Premier to host second dialogue with global organization heads

The first "1+6" roundtable dialogue?is held by Premier Li Keqiang and six international financial chiefs in Beijing on July 22, 2016. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Premier Li Keqiang is to hold the second roundtable dialogue with heads of six major international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, on Sept 12 in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Wednesday.

The event, also called the "1+6" Dialogue, will focus on topics such as economic growth, structural reform, sustainable development, trade and investment, financial stability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and employment, said Geng.

Attending the dialogue will be World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde, World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevedo, International Labour Organization Director-General Guy Ryder, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Secretary-General Angel Gurria and G20 Financial Stability Board Chairman Mark Carney.

The first dialogue was held on July 22 in Beijing, which centered on promoting strong, sustainable and balanced growth of the Chinese and global economy.