Sichuan and India, two of the Silk Road was an important node in the south, with the "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week" was officially opened today in New Delhi, India, Indian River has opened a new chapter of cooperation. India, local media with "a handshake across the Southern Silk Road" in the title, India cooperation in high hopes of Sichuan.
This year is the "China-India Exchange Year", "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week" opened "China-India Exchange Year," the prelude. The event is organized by China's State Council Information Office, Sichuan Provincial People's Government, co-sponsored Chinese Embassy in India, Sichuan and India aimed at promoting culture, tourism, trade, science and technology exchanges and cooperation.
Governor Jiang Jufeng, the Indian Minister of Kiel, Department of Statistics, Chinese Ambassador to India Zhang Yan, the State Council Information Office of the Secretary-General Feng hope together for the "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week" and the "colorful Sichuan" lighting the opening performances.
Jiang Jufeng said in his speech, published last year to implement the "Joint Communique of the PRC and the Republic of India", we bring friendship and longing, to the beautiful New Delhi. India is the world's two largest developing countries, over the past 10 years, the two sides to further deepen the strategic partnership. Resources in Sichuan province of China, populous, but also economic giants. While in Sichuan and India far apart, but the two share a long history between the economic and trade cooperation has great potential, import and export volume between India and last year nearly 12 billion U.S. dollars, India has become the 6th largest trading partner in Sichuan. Particularly in the Sichuan province last year, India hosted the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties a series of activities - "India Festival" the closing ceremony, classical dance from India, left us a wonderful and deep impression. Sichuan has a deep history, heritage, abundant natural resources, open and inclusive culture, philosophy, the "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week" activities will also take a colorful Sichuan, Sichuan opening show in front of everyone.
Kiel, Zhang Yan and Feng hope in his speech recalled the Indian economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges Sichuan's long history and looking forward to the Sichuan China and India in particular, to further deepen exchanges and cooperation with India's bright future, congratulations "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week "a success.
From the Indian Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Statistics, Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the guests, envoys of some countries in India, as well as representatives from all sectors of Indian society, together with the Sichuan delegation enjoyed the cultural performances. Traditional Chinese percussion drums, Sichuan Opera face, tea, martial arts, dance, "Qiao Hua Dan" acrobatics "Pocket ballet", and dance and Tibetan Batang harp Yi, Shu Yun brings authentic culture, Sichuan style, winning sound of praise and applause. Performances end, dressed in costumes of all actors in Sichuan in Indian dance, dramatic interpretation of the Sino-Indian cultural exchange blending, to show to a climax.
The "perception of China and India line - Sichuan Week" series of activities include business meetings, tourism promotion, the U.S. Food Kam, photo exhibitions, art performances and other rich content, a comprehensive introduction to the Indian community in Sichuan's economy, trade, tourism, culture and other resources development, to enhance understanding, promote cooperation.
Before the opening ceremony, met with Jiang Jufeng Kiel minister.
Government presided over the opening ceremony of the Secretary-General Wei. Source: Sichuan Daily