Li Hui, special representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian affairs, conducted the fourth round of shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis with Brazilian officials on Monday.
Li held meetings and talks with Celso Amorim, special advisor to the president of Brazil, Ibrahim Abdul Hak Neto, the foreign affairs advisor to the president of Brazil, and Eduardo Paes Saboia, secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil to exchange views on Ukraine crisis.
Li started his visit to Brazil on Sunday.
Li said that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still going on, and the urgent task is to cool down the situation. The six common understandings issued by China and Brazil on Ukraine crisis have received positive response from over 110 countries. China is willing to continue to strengthen communication and coordination with Brazil and jointly promote the final political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, he said.
Brazil appreciates China's constructive role in promoting peace and talks, and believes that the two sides have similar views on the crisis situation, according to the Brazilian officials. They said that they are willing to work with China to continue to promote the six common understandings and accumulate conditions for the political settlement of the crisis.
The Brazilian officials also noted that the six common understandings between China and Brazil on the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis stress that dialogue and negotiation are the only way to resolve the crisis, call on all parties to make joint efforts to promote the relaxation and cooling of the situation, and at the same time urge all parties to increase humanitarian assistance, oppose the use of nuclear weapons, oppose the attack on nuclear power plants, and maintain the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain.
After his visit to Brazil, Li will visit South Africa and Indonesia to further exchange views with important members of the Global South countries on the current situation and the progress of peace talks, explore ways to cool down the situation and accumulate conditions for restarting peace talks.
Li conducted the third round of shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis from May 3 to 9 this year.
China starts new round of shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine crisis in Brazil
China starts new round of shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine crisis in Brazil
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
