Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has expressed his confidence in the relationship between Brazil and China while attending a seminar held on Wednesday in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Brazil-China diplomatic relations.
In his keynote speech at the seminar, the vice president said China highly values the development of technology and actively shares its achievements with others - which is very admirable. He noted that the potentials and prospects for cooperation between China and Brazil are tremendous.
Responding to questions raised by China Media Group, Alckmin highly commented on the relationship between China and Brazil and hailed the prospects for future development.
"China and Brazil cooperate in almost all aspects. The friendly relations between the two major countries continue to strengthen. Brazil is the leader in Latin America, while China is a leader in Asia and even a global leader. We believe cooperation and friendship between China and Brazil will ascend to a higher level," said Alckmin.
The seminar was jointly organized by the Brazilian Center for International Relations and the Latin American Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. It is among a series of commemorative events for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil.
Besides Vice President Alckmin, other attendees included Zhu Qingqiao, Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, Eduardo Saboia, secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and more than 600 representatives from the fields of politics, business and academics, participating both in-person and online. They discussed topics such as the low-carbon economy, agricultural technology innovation, poverty alleviation and global governance.
As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, a series of events will be held to promote the development of bilateral relations.
Experts from both China and Brazil are discussing the prospects for agricultural cooperation, especially the potential for development of green agriculture.
Brazilian vice president upbeat about China-Brazil cooperation
Brazilian vice president upbeat about China-Brazil cooperation
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
