INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
