Seminar on Import and Export Trade for Portuguese-Speaking Countries Completed Successfully

On the evening of August 31, 2022 (GMT+8), the closing ceremony for “Seminar on Import and Export Trade for Portuguese-Speaking Countries” hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials (Shanghai) was held online. Xu Yuansheng, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, He Ying, Vice President of Shanghai Business School, Chen Wei, Deputy Dean of International Education College of SBS and Che Chunli, Associate Professor from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics attended the closing ceremony and delivered speeches.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the people of China and Portuguese-speaking countries have always been helping each other, and multilateral relations have continued to improve. China and the Portuguese-speaking countries have united to fight the epidemic, overcome difficulties and plan for common development. The cooperation between two sides has enriched the connotation of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. The seminar was successfully held online before the epidemic had completely dissipated in China, which is a positive step to practice the concept of human destiny community.

Xu Yuansheng said that development is the eternal theme of human society. This seminar is at the right time, focusing on the theme of “import and export trade”, which is in line with the desire of countries to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and achieve common development in the fields of trade in goods and services.

He Ying said that although the seminar has ended, the exchange and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries in this field will be broader and deeper, and the friendship formed will definitely be renewed. She also expressed her sincere hope that the participants will contribute to the development of friendly cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and become friendly messengers that convey friendship and promote cooperation.

Che Chunli spoke as the representative of teaching experts. She said that she was very encouraged by the participants who overcome difficulties, insist on participating in the training, and actively participate in the discussion. And she looks forward to all the participants coming to China to participate in the CIIE, promote the national image and products, and use this platform to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results, so as to benefit the people of China and the participating countries.

Dario Dias da Cruz Junior from the Brazilian Federal Police said that through the seminar, everyone has a better understanding of China, a friendly country. It is important for all participants to have the opportunity to attend lectures by highly qualified teachers. The seminar will yield lasting results helping strengthen trade and cultural ties between China and Brazil and then identify new business opportunities and strengthen existing business relationships between the two countries

Fatima Ricardo Joao Miranda from the Angolan Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaking on behalf of all Angolan participants, said that she was very satisfied with the course content and she looked forward to participating in more projects in the future.

Fabrizio Bachette from the Business Bureau of Sao Tome and Principe, speaking on behalf of all Sao Tome and Principe participants, said that the front-end technology available in China, as well as sustainable and innovative strategies, could bring greater economic revenue to the countries and that it would be necessary to hold similar seminars in the future.

Finally, the Chinese side witnessed the ceremony of awarding certificates of completion at the offline venue in Rio, Brazil. Xu Yuansheng presented certificates to 13 participants and took a group photo.

The seminar lasted for 21 days and 46 government officials from the ministries of industry and trade and the bureau of commerce of Angola, Brazil Sao Tome and Principe attended.

Written by: Zhao Zixuan

Photos by: Li Zheng

Reviewed by: Chen Wei