China-South Asia Expo to bolster regional cooperation
Over 2,300 buyers invited this year to facilitate business deals at exhibition
Yunnan hub for exchanges
According to Liu Yong, Yunnan has continued to pursue opening-up to achieve high-quality development. He added that in recent years, the province has accelerated efforts to strengthen its role as a hub in driving China's cooperation with South Asia and Southeast Asia.
"We have facilitated construction of China-Laos-Thailand and China-Myanmar transport routes, promoted cross-border multimodal transport and further strengthened economic and trade exchanges with South Asian and Southeast Asian countries," Liu said.
The official added that Kunming Changshui International Airport in Yunnan has 26 flight routes to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with its international cargo routes connecting nations including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand.
"We have also made new achievements in cultural exchanges by implementing the 'Heart-to-Heart Yunnan Tour' livelihood project in neighboring countries," he said.
The province has carried out the "Bright Journey" program in Sri Lanka for two consecutive years, helping 218 cataract patients regain their sight. Events like boat racing were organized in Nepal and table tennis training programs were conducted in the Maldives, fostering exchanges through sports, Liu said.
He said that by upholding the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, Yunnan will continue to deepen cooperation with neighboring countries in disciplines such as education, culture, tourism, science and technology, health and other fields, and continue to build a bridge for people-to-people exchanges.
Xinhua
