26 Foreign Leaders to Attend China Victory Celebration
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Global Leaders to Attend Beijing’s WWII Commemoration
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A diverse array of world leaders are expected to attend China’s September 3rd commemoration of the end of World War II, signaling Beijing’s intent to solidify its global standing and ancient narrative.
Updated august 28, 2024, 13:34:28 UTC
Confirmed Attendees
The Chinese government has extended invitations to numerous heads of state and high-ranking officials. The event is shaping up to be a important display of international participation,though notable absences are also expected.
Asia-Pacific Region
Leaders from across Asia have confirmed their attendance.From South Asia, Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa kamal Dahal (Prachanda) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar will be present. Also attending will be KP Sharma Oli, a former Prime Minister of Nepal, and Mohamed Muizzu, the President of the Maldives, according to the Global Times.
Representing Central Asia will be Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan), Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Uzbekistan), Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan), sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan), and Serdar Berdimuhamedov (Turkmenistan).
Europe and Eurasia
Several European and Eurasian leaders have also confirmed their participation. These include Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus), Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan), Nikol Pashinyan (Armenia), Aleksandar Vučić (Serbia), and Robert Fico (Slovakia). reuters reported on August 26, 2024, that slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will attend.
Africa and the Middle East
From Africa, Denis Sassou Nguesso (Congo) and Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe) are expected to attend. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, will also be present. The attendance of Min Aung Hlaing, acting president of Myanmar, has also been confirmed, despite ongoing international concerns regarding the political situation in the country, as noted by The Irrawaddy.
Expanded Depiction
Beyond heads of state, the chinese government has invited parliament presidents, vice-ministers, representatives from international organizations, and former political figures. This broader invitation list underscores Beijing’s ambition to transform the event into a comprehensive historical commemoration and a platform for asserting its global influence.
The September 3rd celebrations commemorate Japan’s surrender in 1945, marking the end of World War II in Asia. China aims to leverage this event to reinforce its narrative of playing a central role in defeating fascism and upholding global peace.