On September 8,  the "Twenty Four Solar Terms Regimen Gastronomic Culture" International Forum sponsored by China Cuisine Association was staged in Pingdu, Shandong. This forum was designed to promote the further development of Pingdu, the origin of the 24 solar terms. Over 1,000 representatives from more than 10 BRI countries attended the forum. Mr Shahriar Zaman from BCPFA , a member organization of the SIRONET, attended the forum and delivered a speech.