Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Monday to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
During his stay, Li will also pay an official visit to the country.
In a statement released upon his arrival, Li noted that Pakistan is China's all-weather strategic cooperative partner, saying that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 73 years ago, the two countries have always trusted and supported each other, and China-Pakistan relations have become a good example of friendly cooperation and mutual benefit between countries.
He recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his China visit this June where the two leaders made further plans on accelerating the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, thus providing important strategic guidance for the development of bilateral relations and cooperation.
The Chinese side, Li said, is ready to continue to carry forward the traditional friendship with Pakistan, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, better share development opportunities, and jointly create a bright future of common prosperity and progress of the two countries.
China looks forward to working with all parties of the SCO to further carry forward the Shanghai Spirit, implement the outcomes of the Astana Summit, deepen cooperation in various fields, and promote the cohesion of the SCO so as to make greater contribution to regional peace, stability and development.
Li arrived in Islamabad after concluding an official visit to Vietnam.
Chinese premier lands in Islamabad for SCO meeting, Pakistan visit
Chinese premier lands in Islamabad for SCO meeting, Pakistan visit
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
