(Yicai Global) April 19 -- The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held in Beijing from April 25 to 27, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced today.

Wang made the remarks during a news conference in Beijing.

With the theme of "Belt and Road cooperation, shaping a brighter shared future," the second BRF aims to bring about high-quality cooperation under the frame work of the Belt and Road Initiative.

More side events are planned for this year's forum, including 12 sub-forums focusing on practical cooperation. A conference will also be organized specifically for the business community for the first time.