Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries on Wednesday in Beijing during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
Menfi is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Xi pointed out that China and Libya enjoy a traditional friendship, and over the past 46 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have always supported and treated each other with sincerity.
No matter how the global landscape evolves, China's stance of supporting the stability and development of Libya and promoting China-Libya friendly cooperation will not change, said Xi, noting that China is willing to deepen political mutual trust, and expand exchanges and cooperation with Libya to ensure steady and sustained growth of China-Libya relations.
Xi stressed that China appreciates Libya's adherence to the one-China principle, supports Libya in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and finding a path to national peace, stability and prosperity through dialogue and consultation.
China supports Libya's economic reconstruction and improvement of people's livelihood, hoping that Libya will create a sound business environment for Chinese enterprises, said Xi.
China is willing to work with Libya to enhance dialogue and cooperation with African and Arab countries, strengthen communication within multilateral frameworks including the United Nations, consolidate solidarity and coordination among countries in the Global South, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries and international fairness and justice, said Xi.
Menfi said he highly value attending the FOCAC Beijing summit, which provides a historic opportunity for the development of Libya-China and Africa-China relations.
China is crucial to Libya from the perspectives of peace and economy, said Menfi, noting that Libya is willing to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with China within the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative and FOCAC, welcomes Chinese enterprises to participate in Libya's economic reconstruction, and is willing to provide a favorable environment for them.
Libya firmly abides by the one-China principle and will not change its stance under any circumstances, said Menfi.
Xi, Libyan leader announce establishing China-Libya strategic partnership
Xi, Libyan leader announce establishing China-Libya strategic partnership
Xi, Libyan leader announce establishing China-Libya strategic partnership
Xi, Libyan leader announce establishing China-Libya strategic partnership
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
