The fourth Euro-Asia Economic Forum will open on Sept 26 in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.

Approved by the State Council in 2007, the forum, which ends on Sept 28, is held every two years in Xi'an.

This year, over 2,500 participants will discuss a range of topics, including energy, financing, tourism, high-tech and education.

Experts and specialists from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will play a key role.

Chen Yuan, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said that the forum has contributed to diversifying regional cooperation and removing barriers.

Wei Minzhou, Party chief of Xi'an, said that the city envisioned the forum as becoming one of the major global international dialogues.

Xi'an is building an economic park, covering 25 square kilometers of prime real estate to accommodate consulates and various organs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.