Ragnar Udd, Chief Commercial Officer for BHP

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Hello, my name is Ragnar Udd, I am the Chief Commercial Officer for BHP. It's an honour to join you at this year's China International Import Expo, a remarkable platform that fosters vibrant exchange and embodies the spirit of global trade and collaboration.

This year marks our sixth consecutive year as a proud diamond member of the Expo's Hongqiao International Economic Forum. It underscores our commitment to supporting China's role in addressing global challenges and advancing a more sustainable economy.

At BHP, we are dedicated to sustainably supplying the minerals the world needs to meet the key megatrends of the future, the energy transition, urbanisation, industrialisation, and global population growth.

We take pride in the role we have played in China's journey of opening-up to global trade. As the People's Republic of China celebrates its 75th anniversary and embarks on a new chapter of high-quality development, we are eager to continue deepening our mutually beneficial partnerships and advancing sustainable practices through platforms like CIIE.

This year, I'm looking forward to participating in the session on "Sustainable Trade and Climate Change", and I look forward to discussing the vital role international trade plays in achieving net-zero goals.

I wish the 7th CIIE and the Forum great success.

Thank you, and I look forward to engaging with you!

Further reading:

Hongqiao International Economic Forum (hereinafter referred to as HQF) is held in tandem with the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Under the theme of "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization", the 7th HQF features the main forum (the opening ceremony of the CIIE and HQF), and 19 parallel sessions under "1+4" sections, i.e. the Press Release and International Symposium on World Openness Report 2024 and parallel sessions under Opening-up for Development, Opening-up for Cooperation, Opening-up for Innovation and Opening-up for Sharing. Meanwhile, closed meetings, including roundtables for foreign-funded enterprises and promotional activities related to "Invest in China", will be organized at the 7th HQF.

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Introduction to CIIE & HQF GALA

The 7th China International Import Expo & Hongqiao International Economic Forum Gala (CIIE&HQF GALA) will continue to be held before the opening ceremony, further enhancing the quality of services provided.

Facilitate networking and meetings. The Hongqiao Forum Secretariat will promptly release guest information to support mutual networking.

Enhance media interaction. Mainstream media will be invited to the event for scheduled interviews and spontaneous on-site interviews with high-profile guests, to enhance visibility. Photography services will also be provided.

Launch the function of message reservation. The information system of the Hongqiao Forum is optimized and upgraded. This system integrates such functions as registration, information inquiry, and guest interaction. It is now operational within the Hongqiao Forum module of the "Import Expo" App and applet.