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Ambassador Zhou Ding gives an interview about Sino-Albanian relations and the internal situation in China

2023-01-20 05:00

The Chinese ambassador in Tirana Zhou Ding gave special interviews on Thursday to the Albanian Language Editorial Office and "News Radio" of CMG on China-Albania relations, the agreement on the mutual waiver of visas between the two countries, the optimization of epidemic control policies in China etc. Following are the highlights of these interviews.



1. On China-Albania relations

In 2022, Sino-Albanian relations have maintained a healthy and stable development momentum, and exchanges in many fields have borne many fruits. Based on the "One Belt, One Road" initiative and the "China - Central and Eastern European Countries Cooperation" mechanism, the two countries have further strengthened political trust and expanded concrete cooperation, making new progress. The leaders of both countries have maintained good communication and Chinese President Xi Jinping and Albanian President Bajram Begaj have sent several mutual messages. Also, the high-level officials of both countries have reached many consensuses for the development of bilateral relations and economic-commercial cooperation, and cultural-human exchanges were promoted in a stable manner. China continues to be Albania's main trade partner.

At the end of September last year, the embassy successfully co-organized with the Ministry of Culture of Albania and the Municipality of Tirana a series of activities for the "Week of Chinese Culture", such as experiencing taiji, the Exhibition of Historical Cinema-Albanian Photographs, exchanges the Chinese-Albanian national artistic festival, the Chinese cuisine festival and the evening of Chinese dances and songs, offering Albanian friends the wealth and diverse experience of Chinese culture, being welcomed by Albanian friends and further promoting human exchanges and the connection of hearts between the two peoples. Many touching scenes still remain in my mind, which fills me with confidence for the future of Sino-Albanian relations.

In the past year, maintaining close interaction with Albanian leaders and various government departments, I have also visited many Albanian cities and gone to universities, enterprises, different neighborhoods, etc., interacting with people from all walks of life and promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields. On behalf of the embassy, ??I have donated many times things of daily use to disadvantaged local groups and welfare institutions, demonstrating the friendship of the Chinese people to the Albanian people. Whether in cities or villages, in universities or in the neighborhood, I was deeply touched by the friendship, warm hospitality and hopes of the Albanian people for our relations.

2023 is the first year of the implementation of the development plan set out in the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (note above). I believe that the Chinese-Albanian cooperation will achieve more fruits. In 2023, the Chinese embassy will continue to maintain close communication and cooperation with all spheres of life in Albania and work together to promote the better and faster development of bilateral relations, in order to benefit the two countries and the two peoples.

On January 16, I, as a representative of the Chinese government, and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Albania, Megi Fino, on behalf of the Albanian government, officially signed the visa waiver agreement. I feel very honored to have had the opportunity to participate in this historic event. In 2018, the Albanian government unilaterally implemented the visa waiver policy for Chinese nationals during the tourist season, and at the end of 2019, the year-round visa waiver policy began. Since then, both sides have communicated about signing the mutual visa waiver agreement. In October 2021, the then State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi visited Albania, which gave a new impetus to the deepening of exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

This is a gift to the Albanian people at the beginning of the new year 2023, it is also another living embodiment of the traditional friendship between China and Albania and a monumental event in Sino-Albanian relations. We believe that the entry into force of the "Agreement" will effectively promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, culture and education and will further deepen the friendship between the two peoples. Albania has picturesque views, a pleasant climate and many world cultural heritage sites, so it has unique tourist resources. As the COVID-19 situation around the world improves, it is believed that more Chinese tourists will visit Albania and make a greater contribution to the recovery of the tourism industry and the economic and social development of Albania. At the same time, I believe that more and more Albanian friends will travel to China.

2. On the current situation of China

In 2022, China's economy overcame the impact of the epidemic and developed steadily. The annual GDP exceeded 120 trillion yuan, with an increase of 3%, making an important contribution to the stabilization of the world economy and the development of global trade. Based on scientific and rational analysis and judgment, the Chinese government optimized and adjusted epidemic prevention and control measures at the end of last year. Currently, many provinces and cities in China have passed the peak of the epidemic, and the return to normal production and life has accelerated. It is believed that China's economic and social vitality will be fully unleashed in the new year, and its role as a "stabilizer" of world economic recovery and an "engine" of growth will be further emphasized, which will provide new opportunities for mutually beneficial Chinese-Albanian cooperation. In the new year, China will continue to adhere to an independent peaceful foreign policy and continue to be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order.

In a few days we will enter the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit. In traditional Chinese culture, the "rabbit" symbolizes kindness, purity and sensitivity and heralds health, beauty and hope. At this beautiful moment, on behalf of the Chinese embassy in Albania, I would like to wish all Albanian friends a happy Chinese New Year and Year of the Rabbit! I wish prosperity and prosperity to China and Albania!

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