The 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum opens in the Qingdao West Coast New Area on Oct 24, and 30 agreements on key marine projects are signed on-site. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum, which was jointly hosted by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources, opened in the Qingdao West Coast New Area on Oct 24.

At the forum, domestic and international participants focused on the theme "Let's sea our futures - promoting blue partnerships for growth and sustainability," aiming to collaborate on ocean cooperation and enhance ocean development.

Wang Yong, vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

In his address at the opening ceremony, Wang said that in recent years, China has actively participated in global ocean governance, unleashed the development potential of the ocean economy, stepped up efforts in marine ecological protection, and worked with other countries to maintain ocean peace and stability.