China-South Asia international cultural forum held in Kunming

The 12th China-South Asia International Cultural Forum was held at Yunnan Minzu University on Nov 28. With the theme of "Peaceful Cooperation and Development for a Better Future", around 50 officials, experts, and scholars from China, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka attended, engaging in discussions on future collaboration.

Li Xikui, vice president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said in his speech that China and South Asian countries are connected by mountains and seas, and their destinies are intertwined. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Over the past decade, China and South Asian countries have adhered to the principles of openness and inclusiveness, jointly constructed multi-level exchange platforms, and engaged in diverse cultural activities.

An Enfa, vice mayor of Kunming, said that the forum is a crucial platform for China and South Asian countries to engage in multilateral cultural exchanges, promote mutual learning and understanding, and enhance friendship among the people.

He welcomed friends from South Asian countries to visit and explore development opportunities in Kunming, sharing that the city has rolled out measures to strengthen its industrial base, enrich trade, promote tourism, and boost financial activities. Focusing on eight key industries, it is actively constructing a high-quality industrial chain system, and in the future, especially in cross-border international capacity cooperation, Kunming will be full of opportunities of immense potential and broad prospects.