Full coverage: Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation

(Source: CGTN)

Swiss President Doris Leuthard is confirmed to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in May.

The Embassy of Switzerland in China made the announcement Friday. More than 20 foreign leaders have confirmed they will attend the forum, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Theresa May.

The top-level conference comes as China pushes for more dynamic, inclusive and sustainable globalization. Smooth and open trade will be one of the key themes of the forum.