The 2022 Imperial Springs International Forum, jointly organized by the Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province and the World Leadership Alliance – Club de Madrid was held at the Imperial Springs International Conference Center, Guangzhou, China on November 28 and 29, 2022. The theme of the Forum was Multilateralism, Global Development and Security.
In their inaugural messages, national and provincial Chinese authorities and foreign dignitaries referred to the significance of the Forum and the importance of the issues to be addressed. Distinguished guests from the political, academic and business circles attended the Forum in hybrid format. They included former heads of state, heads of government, heads of international organizations, eminent scholars, and ambassadors and representatives of international organizations in China.
The two-day Forum comprised an opening ceremony, a closing ceremony, luncheons, six substantive sessions, and in-depth discussions. Forum participants all emphasized the importance of multilateralism and global cooperation.
