Mr. WANG Anshun, Mayor of thePeople's Government of Beijing Municipality, Distinguished colleagues and guests,

I am pleased to greet all participants at the International Health Forum and the 2013 Annual Symposium for Chief Editors of “The Medical Encyclopedia of China.”

Health is a top priority for the United Nations.

China’s experience shows investments in health promote development.

I count on you to continue improving health and advancing toward a more sustainable future.

Thank you.