(Second from right is Cristina Mangue Abeso, the first representative stationed in Equatorial Guinea for the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao). Second from left is Zheng Jiahong, President of the Macao Association for the Promotion of the Belt and Road Economic, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation. First from right is Gan Dazheng, President of the Greater Bay Area News Agency. First from left is Wu Mo, founder and chief editor of the Greater Bay Area Times.)
Equatorial Guinea, with its abundant mineral resources and unique cultural charm, attracts global attention. Macao, China, as a paradigm of long-term exchange and integration of Chinese and Western cultures, deserves to be an indispensable bridge connecting China and Portuguese-speaking countries, thanks to its unique geographical location and broad international vision.
Zheng Jiahong, President of the Macao Association for the Promotion of the Belt and Road Economic, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation, stated that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as the frontier of China's deepening reform and opening-up, is also a major platform and window for the Belt and Road economic, trade, and cultural cooperation. Leveraging its robust economic strength and vigorous innovation vitality, it is becoming the core engine driving the rapid development of the regional economy, occupying a pivotal position in the economic landscape of China and even the world. In the field of medical cooperation between Chínha and Macao, both parties, after in-depth discussions, unanimously agreed that there is vast potential for cooperation in medical technology innovation and disease prevention and control strategy formulation. Equatorial Guinea expressed its desire to fully draw on Macao's advanced concepts and mature experience in the construction of the medical service system, thereby enhancing the overall level of medical services in the country and providing a more solid guarantee for the health and well-being of its people. Meanwhile, Macao also looks forward to leveraging its cooperation with Equatorial Guinea to further expand into the international medical market, showcase its strength on the international medical cooperation stage, and achieve a mutually beneficial and win-win situation.
At the meeting, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, with friendship evident in every word and action. With a sincere smile on her face, Meng Tianna welcomed the arrival of President Zheng Jiahong and her delegation, and introduced to everyone in a concise yet comprehensive manner the achievements Equatorial Guinea has made in economic and social development, as well as the opportunities and challenges it currently faces. Subsequently, both parties engaged in in-depth and detailed exchanges on multiple important topics.
In terms of educational cooperation, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on important topics such as student exchange programs and cooperation models for educational projects. Equatorial Guinea is eager to leverage Macao's rich and high-quality educational resources to cultivate more high-quality talents with international vision and professional expertise for the country, thereby enhancing the development level of its education sector. Meanwhile, Macao hopes to further promote the internationalization of education through cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, facilitating the integration and mutual learning of educational concepts under different cultural backgrounds.
In areas such as cultural and tourism exchanges, business visa services, the globalization of traditional Chinese medicine, and agriculture in Equatorial Guinea, both parties have reached a consensus, believing that there is significant potential for cooperation in the development and utilization of tourism resources, the organization and planning of cultural exchange activities, and agricultural planting in Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea boasts rich and diverse natural landscapes, as well as unique cultural tourism and agricultural resources, resembling a treasure waiting to be explored. On the other hand, Macao attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world every year with its unique cultural and tourism charm. Both parties expressed their intention to jointly develop the tourism market through cooperation, meticulously plan various cultural exchange activities, and promote mutual understanding and inheritance among different cultures.
Gan Dazheng, the president of the Greater Bay Area News Agency, stated that through media cooperation, the latest developments and cooperation achievements of both parties can be timely and accurately disseminated, enhancing mutual understanding and friendship. This will provide strong public opinion support and information assurance for the continuous deepening of cooperation between the two parties in various fields. The Greater Bay Area News Agency and the Greater Bay Area Times will leverage their overseas media matrix platforms to tell the stories of China and Portugal, as well as the story of Equatorial Guinea.
Meng Tianna, the first representative stationed in the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), stated that this exchange is like opening a door to a broader world for Equatorial Guinea, signifying that it will gain more development opportunities and a broader international perspective. Through close cooperation with China (Macao) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Equatorial Guinea has the opportunity to fully learn from China's advanced experience and cutting-edge technology in economic development, social governance, scientific and technological innovation, etc., thereby comprehensively improving its economic and social development level and achieving a new leap in national development.
The Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), as an important platform dedicated to promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, has spared no effort over the years to facilitate in-depth cooperation in various fields such as economic and trade exchanges, cultural inheritance, and educational development. The visit of the first representative stationed in Equatorial Guinea is like a fresh breeze, injecting new momentum and vitality into the existing cooperation pattern between the two sides.
Wu Mo, the founder and chief editor of "Greater Bay Area Times", introduced the purpose of this trip and stated that for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, this exchange is undoubtedly a golden opportunity to expand into the international market and enhance international cooperation capabilities. Through deep cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, the Greater Bay Area can further integrate resources, leverage its advantages in industry, technology, and talent, promote the internationalization process of regional economy, and enhance the international competitiveness and influence of the Greater Bay Area in the global economic landscape.
For the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum Macao, this exchange holds profound significance, further reinforcing its role as a crucial platform for promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. By actively facilitating the implementation and fruition of more cooperation projects, the Secretariat can bring more tangible benefits and development dividends to both parties, propelling the cooperative relationship between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to new heights.
In the short term, both parties will focus their efforts on advancing cooperation projects in key areas such as healthcare, security and emergency response, and education. Through meticulous organization and efficient implementation of these specific projects, a solid and reliable foundation will be laid for bilateral cooperation, setting a model for collaboration and accumulating valuable experience for subsequent broader and deeper cooperation. By establishing a long-term cooperation mechanism, cooperation in policy formulation, resource sharing, talent exchange, and other aspects will be strengthened, promoting continuous new breakthroughs and fruitful results in cooperation across various fields, and realizing the beautiful vision of common development and prosperity.
This exchange event, like a solid bridge, has not only greatly enhanced mutual understanding and deepened friendship between Equatorial Guinea, China (Macao), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, but also laid a rock-solid foundation for comprehensive cooperation in various fields between the two parties in the future. I believe that with the concerted efforts of both sides, the cooperation between Equatorial Guinea, China (Macao), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will surely usher in a more brilliant and glorious future, making positive contributions to the peace and development of the region and the world.