The first forum of China-Serbia Culture Communication was held in Belgrade on Monday local time, where some 50 scholars, government and industry representatives discussed the history of bilateral cultural exchanges, the dialogue between civilizations as well as new opportunities under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Culture exchange is an integral part of China-Serbia relations and has played a positive role in facilitating mutual understanding and the friendship between the two peoples, Tang Dasheng, cultural counselor from the Chinese Embassy in Serbia, said when he addressed the forum and expected the event could help scholars, think tanks and universities in the two countries further push forward bilateral cultural exchanges, according to a press release that the forum organizer sent to the Global Times on Tuesday.
Bojan Lalic, director of the Institute for Belt and Road, shared his insights on Serbia’s experience in participating in the BRI, and noted the two countries could strengthen cooperation on digital economy and green development under the framework.
Li Jiashan, an expert on culture development at Beijing International Studies University, pinpointed areas of culture trade which have great potential, including publishing, stage performance and software services.
The forum was co-hosted by the Institute for Belt and Road and China’s Capital Normal University.
First China-Serbia culture communication forum highlights cooperation potential under BRI
By Kuşak ve Yol