From June 25 to July 2, 2024, Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for China-CEEC Cooperation Affairs Ambassador Jiang Yu visited Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Montenegro, met with officials of the presidential offices and foreign ministries, parliamentarians, as well as representatives from business associations and media. He also attended and delivered a speech at the China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Cultural and Creative Industry Forum in Bulgaria.
Jiang Yu briefed on the latest progress of China-CEEC Cooperation, stressing that in recent years, the cooperation has withstood the test of the pandemic and complex changes in the international situation, demonstrating strong resilience and internal driving force. China is ready to work with the three countries, upholding the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, to adhere to the pragmatic orientation, focus on promoting cooperation in such fields as economy and trade, connectivity, agriculture, tourism, and localities, build China-CEEC Cooperation into a trans-regional cooperation platform of mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual benefit, and provide a greater impetus to the development of bilateral relations and China-Europe relations.
The foreign side said they attach great importance to relations with China and stand ready to make good use of the China-CEEC Cooperation platform to promote practical cooperation to achieve more results.