International Seminar in Beijing Addresses Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships
An international seminar titled "Deepening Partnerships and Innovation for Poverty Reduction" was held in Beijing on November 11, 2026. The event was co-organized by the International Poverty Reduction Center in China, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the China Internet Information Center. Approximately 150 delegates attended, representing countries from the Global Partnership for Poverty Reduction and Development (GPPAD), international organizations, think tanks, the private sector, and media outlets. Discussions focused on exchanging experiences and innovations in applying poverty reduction models, both during transitional periods and for long-term governance beyond 2030. SCO Deputy Secretary-General Sohail Khan emphasized the importance of global efforts to combat poverty and keep it central to the international agenda.
