3月22日,匈牙利驻重庆总领事馆在渝举办“匈牙利1848—1849年革命及独立战争171周年国庆招待会”,重庆市副市长李殿勋出席。
李殿勋说,2019年是中匈建交70周年,中匈两国友谊深厚。他表示,期待今年匈牙利作为第二届西洽会主宾国的精彩亮相。希望双方在“一带一路”建设和中国—中东欧“16+1”合作框架下紧密合作,巩固扩大既有成果,拓展深化在高层互访、交通物流、国际会展、科技教育、文化旅游等领域的互利合作,实现共同发展,创造美好未来。
匈牙利驻重庆总领事罗澜表示,匈牙利是第一个同中国签署“一带一路”合作文件的欧洲国家,与匈牙利政府的向东开放政策高度契合。今年适逢匈中建交70周年,匈牙利作为今年西洽会的主宾国,将组织国家高层领导和商务、艺术代表团来渝,期待匈牙利与重庆深化多领域的合作。
重庆市、四川省、陕西省、云南省、甘肃省、贵州省相关职能部门、企业、高校、媒体,以及各国驻渝领事机构代表约400人参加招待会。
3月15日,日本驻重庆总领事小松道彦对市政府外办进行离任拜会,市政府外办主任李谦会见了小松道彦一行。
李谦说,小松道彦在渝期间的工作成绩有目共睹,重庆与日本合作领域进一步拓宽,合作方向和路径更加明晰,合作水平显著提升。他希望小松道彦回国后继续关心重庆的发展,为推动中日友好、推动重庆与日本各领域的合作发挥作用。
小松道彦表示,担任日本驻重庆总领事期间工作充实、收获很大。任期以来,日本驻重庆总领事馆和重庆市政府外办携手合作,共同促进了日本和重庆在经贸、旅游、青少年交流、教育等领域的合作。他祝重庆及西南地区取得更大的发展,愿日中世代友好,可爱的重庆人生活幸福。
日本驻重庆总领事馆副总领事斋藤宪二,市政府外办副主任张娅茜,党组成员、副巡视员王广成,以及市政府外办领事处、友好工作处有关人员参加会见。
3月14日,菲律宾驻重庆总领事馆成立10周年庆祝活动在国泰艺术中心举行。
市政府外办主任李谦在致辞中表示,菲律宾驻重庆总领事馆开馆以来,与重庆各界共同架起了一座友谊之桥、合作之桥。特别是在经贸、文化、旅游等方面交流合作成效显著。未来重庆愿与菲律宾驻重庆总领事馆并肩,共商、共建、共享“一带一路”框架下的国际陆海贸易新通道建设,共同打造双方合作新增长点。
菲律宾驻重庆总领事睿克山说,菲律宾驻重庆总领事馆见证了两国友谊不断加深。希望菲中关系在未来几年内达到新高度,领事馆与重庆市政府之间的合作继续创造更积极的成果。
加拿大、英国、日本、荷兰、匈牙利、美国、澳大利亚、以色列等8国驻渝蓉领事官员,市政府外办党组成员、副巡视员王广成,副巡视员马勇,市政府外办领事处、亚洲处有关人员参加活动。
3月19日,市政府外办召集重庆市20余家重点“走出去”企业召开工作座谈会,深入了解企业在境外项目及招商引资中遇到的实际问题,指导企业梳理排查安全风险并进行防范化解。市政府外办副主任王雯主持会议,市公安局、市商务委、市政府口岸物流办、市中新项目管理局等相关部门负责人出席座谈会。
王雯充分肯定了“走出去”企业在积极融入“一带一路”建设,以及全方位参与国际合作、履行社会责任上所作的努力和取得的成果,建议与会部门发挥服务企业的工作合力,为企业“走出去”提供更多政策咨询和指导培训,为“走出去”企业在海外发展保驾护航。
会上,各企业负责人针对企业在海外发展面临的投资环境、法律政策、社会治安等各方面问题与市政府外办相关部门积极交流,并开展“现场办公”。
3月20日,市政府港澳办副主任张娅茜在市外事大楼与重庆海外联谊会—在渝港澳企业家分会会长林晓哲一行举行工作座谈,双方就2019年工作思路、重点合作项目、扶贫帮扶工作等进行了深入交流。
张娅茜表示,市政府港澳办将发挥好桥梁作用,加深渝港澳三地在人文、经贸、文化等领域的合作,进一步推动我市区县与港澳地区的深入合作。林晓哲表示,将与市政府港澳办积极合作,为推动渝港澳地区的合作交流作出更大贡献。
3月19日至20日,市政府外办副巡视员马勇率队,赴重庆师范大学、沙坪坝区、潼南区、永川区深入了解外事工作开展情况,推动外事工作更好服务区县经济社会发展和高校对外交流合作。
调研组认真听取了各区县、高校外事工作情况汇报,详细了解了各区县贯彻落实市委外事委第一次会议精神和市委有关文件精神情况,了解各地对外事资源和外事信息的需求及对外事工作的意见建议。
马勇表示,市政府外办将进一步加强对全市外事工作的统筹协调,搭建市区两级外事机构沟通交流与信息共享的桥梁,充分利用领事、友城、国际活动等资源和平台,全力支持地方经济社会发展和高校对外交往,以大外事服务大开放推动大发展。
市政府外办办公室、涉外管理处、领事处、礼宾处、市委外办秘书处有关同志参加调研。
编辑/刘丁睿
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Consulate General of Hungary in Chongqing Hosted National Day Reception
On March 22nd, 2019, Consulate General of Hungary in Chongqing hosted the national reception for the 171st Anniversary of the 1848-1849 Revolution and the War of Independence of Hungary in Chongqing. Li Dianxun, Vice Mayor of Chongqing,attended the event.
Li Dianxun said that the year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary, which have developed deep friendship. He also said that he is looking forward to the wonderful appearance of Hungary as the guest country of the 2nd Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT). The two sides are expected to work closely together under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and China-CEEC “16+1” Cooperation, build upon existing achievements, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in highlevel visits, transportation and logistics, international exhibitions,technology education, cultural tourism, for common development and a bright future.
Mr. Dióssi Lóránd, Consul General of Hungary in Chongqing,addressed that Hungary is the first European country to sign BRI agreements with China, and it is highly compatible with the Hungarian government’s policy of opening up to the east. This year coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. As the guest country of the 2nd WCIFIT, Hungary will organize high-level national leaders and business and art delegations to visit Chongqing, and is looking forward to deepening multi-field cooperation with Chongqing
About 400 attendees include the representatives of functional departments enterprises, universities, media, from such provinces as Chongqing, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Gansu, and Guizhou, as well as of Consulate General of various countries in Chongqing.
Li Qian, Met with Michihiko Komatsu, Consul General of Japan in Chongqing
On March 15, 2019, Michihiko Komatsu, Consul General of Japan in Chongqing, paid a farewell call to the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government. Li Qian,Director of the Foreign Affairs Office, met with Michihiko Komatsu and his delegation.
Li Qian said that the performance of Michihiko Komatsu is obvious to all, as seen in broadened cooperation Chongqing and Japan, clear direction and path, and higher level of cooperation. He hopes that after returning to Japan, Michihiko Komatsu will continue to pay attention to the development of Chongqing and play an important role in promoting Sino-Japanese friendship and mutual cooperation in various fields.
Komatsu said that he worked hard and learned a lot from his experience as Consul General of Japan in Chongqing. Since he held office, Consulate General of Japan in Chongqing and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government have cooperated with each other to promote mutual cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, tourism, youth exchanges and education. Komatsu hopes that Chongqing and the southwest region will achieve greater development,that Japanese the and Chinese people will develop enduring friendships and that lovely Chongqing people will lead a happy life.
Mr. Saito Kenji, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Chongqing, Zhang Yaxi, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, Wang Guangcheng, party leadership group member and deputy inspector,and personnel of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government and the Chongqing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign countries .
Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary
On March 14, the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing was held at the Guotai Arts Center.
Li Qian addressed that since the establishment of the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing, a bridge of friendship and cooperation has been built between Philippines and communities in Chongqing. In particular, the both sides have achieved remarkable results in exchanges and cooperation,covering trade, culture, tourism and other aspects. In the future,Chongqing stands ready to work side by side with the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing. Following the principle of consultation and cooperation for shared benefits, Chongqing will contribute to the development of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor under the framework of the the Belt and Road Initiative to nurture new growth areas for mutual cooperation.
Relacion, Consul General of the Philippines in Chongqing,noted that the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing has witnessed the deepening of bilateral friendship. He hopes that their relationship will reach a new high in the next few years, and their cooperation will continue to generate more positive outcomes.
Participants of the meeting include consular officers of Canada,Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, Hungary, the United States,Australia, Israel in Chongqing or Chengdu, Wang Guangcheng,party leadership group member and deputy inspector, Ma Yong,deputy inspector, and personnel of consular office and Asia office of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government.
Wang Wen Held a Forum with Key “Going Global” Enterprises
On March 19th, the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government held a forum with more than 20 key “going global”Chongqing-based enterprises in order to have an in-depth understanding of problems encountered by enterprises in their overseas projects and investment promotion, and thus guide them to identify security risks for their prevention and resolution in the future. Wang Wen, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government,presided over the meeting. Many heads attended the meeting, including those of the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, Chongqing Municipal Commercial Committee, Port Logistics Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, the Management Bureau of China-Singapore(Chongqing)Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity .
Wang Wen gave full recognition to the efforts of the “going global”enterprises in terms of integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative, participating in international cooperation in an all-round manner and fulfilling social responsibilities. She suggested that the participating departments should work together to serve the enterprises, provides more policy consultation and guidance training to pave the way for their overseas development.
At the meeting, heads of various enterprises actively communicates with the relevant departments of Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government’s on investment environment, legal policies, social security and other aspects related to the companies’ overseas development,and conducted “on-site working”.
Zhang Yaxi Met with the President of Hong Kong & Macau Entrepreneur Branch Chongqing Overseas Association
On March 20th, Zhang Yaxi, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, held a working meeting with the Lin Xiaozhe, president of the Hong Kong & Macau Entrepreneur Branch Chongqing Overseas Association in the Municipal Foreign Affairs Building. The two sides has conducted in-depth exchanges on 2019 work ideas,key cooperation projects, and poverty alleviation.
Zhang Yaxi said that the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office will act as a bridge to deepen cooperation in such fields as humanities, economy,trade and culture for deeper cooperation between counties and districts of Chongqing and Hong Kong& Macao regions. Lin Xiaozhe said that he will actively cooperate with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government for increased cooperation and exchanges between the Chongqing and Hong Kong& Macao regions.
Ma Yong Conducted a Research in Chongqing Normal University, Shapingba District, Tongnan District and Yongchuan District with His Team
From March 19th to 20th, Ma Yong, deputy inspector of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government,led a team to Chongqing Normal University, Shapingba District,Tongnan District and Yongchuan District. They aim to know more about the work of foreign affairs and thus to ensure that the work of foreign affairs contributes to increased economic and social development in counties and districts of Chongqing and to closer exchanges and cooperation with universities.
The research team listened to the report on the work of foreign affairs in all districts, counties and universities, and grasped detail information on the implementation of the spirit and document of the 1st meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Chongqing Municipal Government, and got to know the need for foreign affairs resources and information as well as suggestions.
Ma Yong said that the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government will further strengthen the overall coordination on foreign affairs, build a bridges for communication and information sharing between two levels of foreign affairs agencies, and make full use of resources and platforms, such as Consulate General, sister city and international activities. The government will give full support to local economic and social development and foreign exchanges of universities so as to promote great development via wide opening up and diversified foreign affairs service.
Participants also include personnel from the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, Department of Foreign Affair Management, Consulate, Protocol Department, and the Secretariat of the Foreign Affair Office of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee.