On the afternoon of June 17, the opening ceremony of the Moldova Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Seminar, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by Shanghai Business School, was held. Dai Ying, Vice Dean of the College of International Education of Shanghai Business School and Deputy Director of MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials (Shanghai), and Zhu Ting, Associate Professor at the School of Economics of Shanghai University, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
(The scene of the opening ceremony)
China and Moldova are traditional friendly partners. Over the past 30-plus years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Morocco relations have developed healthily and stably. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been increasingly deepened, solid cooperation has been steadily promoted across various fields, and they have closely collaborated in dealing with international and regional affairs. In the field of urban development, the solar power station in Criuleni, built with China’s assistance to Moldova, is now operational and has become an important testament to the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese government attaches great importance to developing bilateral friendly and cooperative relations with Moldova. This Seminar is a pragmatic initiative to foster mutual understanding between the peoples of China and Moldova and to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
(Dai Ying is giving a speech)
Dai Ying said that urban planning is an important engine for national modernization and plays a key role in green transformation, infrastructure upgrading, and the enhancement of public services. China is willing to deepen exchanges and share experiences with Moldova in areas such as new-type urbanization, clean energy, and ecological governance. It is hoped that this Seminar will not only serve as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience but also become a new bridge for China-Moldova friendship and cooperation, promoting greater progress in urban development and sustainable development between the two sides.
(Zhu Ting is giving a speech)
Zhu Ting said that China has always attached great importance to the coordinated development of technological advancement and ecological civilization. In the face of global challenges such as population growth, resource scarcity, and climate change, China is firmly advancing green transformation and technological innovation, contributing Chinese solutions to global sustainable development. She hopes that this Seminar can serve as a platform to help participants gain a comprehensive understanding of China’s development path and urban governance experiences. Guided by the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, China and Moldova will deepen cooperation and jointly plan for the future, working hand in hand to build a better, sustainable world.
(The participant representative is giving a speech)
Laura Rinja, a participant representative and the Chief Advisor of the Foreign Public Relations Department of the General Office of the Moldovan Government, said that China has always stood on the right side of history, supporting peace, development, and progress, and has continuously promoted global prosperity through its own development. She emphasized that Moldova and China are friendly countries and partners, always adhering to the principles of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. She hopes that both sides will further explore the potential for cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, culture, and tourism, promoting bilateral relations to reach new heights.
This Seminar will last for 14 days, with 20 participants from various Moldovan institutions, including the Ministry of Infrastructure, the General Office of the Government, the Agency for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, and the National Inspectorate for Technical Supervision of Moldova. The Seminar will arrange for participants to conduct a study visit to Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Written by: Zhang Xinyue
Photographed by: Zhang Xinyue
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
