China's National Film Administration and the Italian Ministry of Culture signed an agreement on co-production of films in Beijing on Monday in their latest step to enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation.
The agreement stems from consensus reached by leaders of the two countries to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, including film production, in recent years.
The newly signed agreement is expected to significantly promote joint film production between the two countries' film and television institutions, enhance mutual understanding and recognition between the Chinese and Italian peoples, thereby elevating bilateral relations to a higher level.
The signing ceremony was attended by officials from the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Ambassador to China, as well as officials from China's National Film Administration and China Media Group.
China, Italy sign film co-production agreement
China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday.
Noting China has always regarded Uruguay as a trustworthy friend and partner, Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said China is willing to work with Uruguay to follow the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries and promote China-Uruguay cooperation to achieve more results and better benefit the two peoples.
He said the NPC is willing to enhance exchanges and mutual learning with the Uruguayan General Assembly on legislation, supervision and governance experience, and provide a favorable legal environment for deepening practical cooperation.
On the basis of mutual respect, the relations between Uruguay and China have developed healthily and steadily, Orsi said.
He expressed the hope that the two sides will deepen cooperation in such fields as economy and trade, investment, environment and culture, strengthen friendly exchanges between legislative bodies, learn from each other's legislative experience, and continuously promote the development of bilateral relations.
China's top legislator meets Uruguayan president in Beijing
