China-Egypt Silk Road Cultural Heritage International Exchange Event Kicks Off in Cairo
08 July 2024 - 7:19PM
On July 3, the China-Egypt Silk Road Cultural Heritage
International Exchange Event commenced in Cairo, Egypt. The event,
themed "Common Heritage, Shared World," invites guests from
UNESCO, Chinese and Egyptian government bodies, as well as experts
in culture, architecture, and heritage conservation, to discuss the
protection of rivers and cultural heritage -- a topic of
global concern. The event aims to explore pathways for China-Egypt
cross-cultural exchange and cooperation, further promoting the Silk
Road story to the world.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is
available by clicking on this link.
As ancient civilizations, China and Egypt share a history dating
back to the Silk Road, a relationship that continues to this day.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of
comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Egypt. Over
the past decade, political mutual trust between the two nations has
deepened, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results,
with numerous projects in culture, education, technology, and more
benefiting both sides. Key projects include the completion of the
500kV El-Sadat substation jointly invested in by China and Egypt,
and the successful launch of Egypt's second satellite by China. The
China-Egypt relationship also exemplifies solidarity and mutual
benefit, reflecting China's cooperation with countries along the
great rivers.
Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human
Sciences at UNESCO, remarked in a video address that this event
serves as a bridge between China and Egypt. UNESCO will continue to
promote cross-cultural exchanges, protect our common heritage, and
shape a better future.
This event is part of "Experience China" series of cultural
exchanges of the State Council Information Office and the
Information Office of Nanjing Municipal People's Government,
focusing on the protection, utilization, and inheritance of
cultural heritage, and promoting dialogue between the Yangtze River
and the Nile. Supported by UNESCO, the "Common Heritage, Shared
World" Youth Co-Creation Project was also launched
simultaneously. The themed exhibition and the Youth Dialogue on
Yangtze-Nile Cultural Heritage Protection and Inheritance are being
held concurrently, showcasing city-specific historical and cultural
heritage, promoting global cultural dialogue, and enhancing mutual
understanding among people worldwide.
Source: Information Office of Nanjing Municipal People's
Government
Contact person:
Mr. Wong,
Tel: 86-10-63074558