Almost 270 representatives from China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia collected on Tuesday in Altay City, northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for the Greater Altai International Conference for Subregional Cooperation.They went over a series of subjects in areas including trade and investment, culture, sports, tourism, sci-tech education, infrastructure and sustainable development, and swore to deepen cooperation in those fields.The Altai subregion is not merely a geographical principle but a location of special cultural and historic significance along with enormous potential for cross-regional integrated advancement, stated Vitaliy Snesar, vice governor of Altai Region, Russian Federation, adding that the conference will inject remarkable momentum into future cooperation, paving the way for new mutually advantageous projects.The event likewise saw the launch of an international cooperation effort, with all celebrations agreeing to deepen trade and financial collaboration, performing agricultural innovation research study, cultivating exceptional crop ranges and promoting efficient models of production.On environmental defense, individuals revealed desire to take part in global governance on climate modification, work together on key innovations for eco-friendly remediation in dry saline-alkali areas, and promote biodiversity conservation.The Altai subregions delicate community makes resolving climate change and ecological deterioration a shared responsibility, stated Jilel Helel, deputy head of Xinjiangs science and innovation department.
We aim to construct collective platforms to share green innovations and governance experience, leveraging high-standard environmental protection to promote premium development, he said.For connection, the effort proposed upgrading cross-border port logistics and performing preparation and research study on abroad sections of cross-border highway and train corridors.The agents also proposed broadening student exchange programs, co-hosting art exhibitions and holding intangible cultural heritage occasions.
Sister-city collaborations were likewise stressed as a platform for multi-level exchanges.Four thematic sessions were held at the event, covering trade and financial cooperation, culture and tourist, science and technology, and education.At among the parallel thematic sessions, 21 speakers from research institutes, universities, business and government agencies showcased international cooperation jobs ranging from advanced agricultural technologies and climate-change adaptation to global trainee training.
Chinese companies provided proven solutions in water-saving watering and wastewater treatment, highlighting effective cases of global cooperation in pertinent countries within the Altai subregion.The conference concluded with the finalizing of several letters of intent on friendly relations and sector-specific cooperation agreements.The Altai subregion, spanning about 780,000 square kilometers with a population of over 5.2 million, incorporates the border areas of the 4 countries linked by the Altai Mountains.
The area is identified by geographical distance, complementary industries and plentiful natural resources, providing considerable potential for cooperation.