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Greece-Ancient Civilizations Forum
Athens, Greece - April 24, 2017
1. Various of representatives attending Ancient Civilizations Forum
2. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at forum
3. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos speaking
4. Various of attendees
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"Cooperation and integration between civilizations are the important impetuses to push forward the evolution of human society. Facing the current complex world pattern and increasing global challenges, we should sail on the same track, carry forward the cooperative spirit, and solve difficulties together. Next month, China will hold the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The forum carries the long-cherished wish for common prosperity for countries along the route, and delivers a strong signal that China is willing to achieve this win-win cooperation with other countries. The Silk Road in history was once the main artery of eastern and western cultural exchanges. Today, the construction of One Belt and One Road is providing a platform for countries along the route and even for other world countries to enhance mutual learning among civilizations. We expect and believe the forum will write a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation in human civilization."
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6. Forum in progress
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7. Various of exterior of Zappeion Mansion
The first Ancient Civilizations Forum kicked off Monday in Athens, the capital city of Greece, as 10 countries representing early civilizations across the world gathered to strengthen their cultural and economic ties and to address common challenges.
The two-day Greek initiative forum with China as a co-organizer, is "in a bid to promote cultural heritage and cooperation," according to the Greek government. Other delegations, headed by foreign ministers, are from Egypt, Bolivia, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Mexico and Peru.
In his welcoming address to the inauguration of the forum, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said that dialogue and coordination of civilizations could help tackle today's challenges of war and terrorism, urge the crisis-hit Europe to retrieve its lost roots of civilization -- peace and solidarity.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in his opening speech that at a time of instability, ancient civilizations offer continuity and stability.
He said the diversity of civilizations should be regarded as a source of wealth, and that civilization is both a global power and a financial power which will create jobs and promote economy.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who led the Chinese delegation, attended the first ministerial meeting of the forum.
"Cooperation and integration between civilizations are the important impetuses to push forward the evolution of human society. Facing the current complex world pattern and increasing global challenges, we should sail on the same track, carry forward the cooperative spirit, and solve difficulties together," said Wang.
Wang added that the Ancient Civilizations Forum, shares common ideals with China's Belt and Road initiative, so it provides ideological and cultural support for co-building One Belt and One Road.
"Next month, China will hold the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The forum carries the long-cherished wish for common prosperity for countries along the route, and delivers a strong signal that China is willing to achieve this win-win cooperation with other countries. The Silk Road in history was once the main artery of eastern and western cultural exchanges. Today, the construction of One Belt and One Road is providing a platform for countries along the route and even for other world countries to enhance mutual learning among civilizations. We expect and believe the forum will write a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation in human civilization," said Wang.
Greece-Ancient Civilizations Forum
Dateline : April 24, 2017
Location : Athens,Greece
Duration : 1'49
Athens, Greece - April 24, 2017
1. Various of representatives attending Ancient Civilizations Forum
2. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at forum
3. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos speaking
4. Various of attendees
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"Cooperation and integration between civilizations are the important impetuses to push forward the evolution of human society. Facing the current complex world pattern and increasing global challenges, we should sail on the same track, carry forward the cooperative spirit, and solve difficulties together. Next month, China will hold the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The forum carries the long-cherished wish for common prosperity for countries along the route, and delivers a strong signal that China is willing to achieve this win-win cooperation with other countries. The Silk Road in history was once the main artery of eastern and western cultural exchanges. Today, the construction of One Belt and One Road is providing a platform for countries along the route and even for other world countries to enhance mutual learning among civilizations. We expect and believe the forum will write a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation in human civilization."
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6. Forum in progress
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7. Various of exterior of Zappeion Mansion
The first Ancient Civilizations Forum kicked off Monday in Athens, the capital city of Greece, as 10 countries representing early civilizations across the world gathered to strengthen their cultural and economic ties and to address common challenges.
The two-day Greek initiative forum with China as a co-organizer, is "in a bid to promote cultural heritage and cooperation," according to the Greek government. Other delegations, headed by foreign ministers, are from Egypt, Bolivia, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Mexico and Peru.
In his welcoming address to the inauguration of the forum, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said that dialogue and coordination of civilizations could help tackle today's challenges of war and terrorism, urge the crisis-hit Europe to retrieve its lost roots of civilization -- peace and solidarity.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in his opening speech that at a time of instability, ancient civilizations offer continuity and stability.
He said the diversity of civilizations should be regarded as a source of wealth, and that civilization is both a global power and a financial power which will create jobs and promote economy.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who led the Chinese delegation, attended the first ministerial meeting of the forum.
"Cooperation and integration between civilizations are the important impetuses to push forward the evolution of human society. Facing the current complex world pattern and increasing global challenges, we should sail on the same track, carry forward the cooperative spirit, and solve difficulties together," said Wang.
Wang added that the Ancient Civilizations Forum, shares common ideals with China's Belt and Road initiative, so it provides ideological and cultural support for co-building One Belt and One Road.
"Next month, China will hold the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The forum carries the long-cherished wish for common prosperity for countries along the route, and delivers a strong signal that China is willing to achieve this win-win cooperation with other countries. The Silk Road in history was once the main artery of eastern and western cultural exchanges. Today, the construction of One Belt and One Road is providing a platform for countries along the route and even for other world countries to enhance mutual learning among civilizations. We expect and believe the forum will write a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation in human civilization," said Wang.
ID : 8048722
Published : 2017-04-25 03:39
Last Modified : 2017-07-14 06:56:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
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