Sofia:The 6th China-Central and Eastern Europe High-Level Think Tank Scholars Forum convened on Monday, emphasizing the theme "China-Europe Dialogue Expanding Synergies and Embracing a Win-Win Future." The event brought together over 100 experts and scholars from countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Wang Junwei, director of the Academic and Editorial Committee of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the principles of seeking common ground while preserving differences and pursuing cooperation for mutual benefit. He emphasized that these principles are crucial in guiding China's international relations and will continue to influence China-CEEC cooperation.
Chinese Ambassador to Bulgaria Dai Qingli, in her welcome remarks, stressed the importance of mutual respect and equal-footed consultations between China and Europe, suggesting that these practices will enable both sides to address challenges and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
Nataliya Kiselova, former president of Bulgaria's National Assembly, praised the CPC leadership's efforts to uphold truth and curtail power abuses, as demonstrated during the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC.
Wu Haitao, vice president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, highlighted the significance of think-tank exchanges in strengthening the foundation of China-Europe friendship. The forum participants engaged in discussions on topics such as China's 15th Five-Year Plan, global initiatives, governance, and China-EU relations.
The forum, first inaugurated in 2016, has been instrumental in fostering idea exchanges and building consensus among think-tank scholars from China and CEEC. The event was organized by various entities, including the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria, the China Public Diplomacy Association, the Bulgaria National Association for the Belt and Road, and Sofia University.