A delegation from the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao took part in the “Macao Dynamic Week” activity in Changzhou, Jiangsu, from 21 to 23 November. The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao set up a Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Pavilion – on a temporary basis – as part of the initiative. The Pavilion aimed to boost economic and trade cooperation and exchanges between Jiangsu, Macao and the Portuguese-speaking Countries.

The Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), Ms Xu Yingzhen, and the Director-General of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce

The 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, organised by the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), was successfully held in October. More than 13,500 visitors were attracted to the series of activities arranged for the event.

The opening ceremony of the “Tropical Timber Investment and Trade Colloquium between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and Cooperation on Global Green Supply Chain for Forest Products” was held on November 18 in the Lotus Room of the World Trade Center Macau.

To strengthen the economic and trade exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and further Macao’s role as a Commercial and Trade Co-operation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao),

The closing and certificate award ceremony of the Seminar on Investment Cooperation for Participants from Portuguese-speaking Countries was held at the World Trade Center Macau’s Lotus Room on 25 October. The seminar was organised by the Training Centre of Forum Macao, and co-organised by the University of Macau.

AICEP Portugal Global – Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) executive board member Mr António Silva visited on October 18 the facilities of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao. Secretary-General Ms Xu Yingzhen welcomed Mr Silva and an AICEP delegation.

The Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, Ms Xu Yingzhen, received on October 18 a delegation composed of representatives from the Angolan National Diamond Trading Co (Sodiam) and from the Macao Diamond and Gem Exchange.

A delegation led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of Cabo Verde, Mr Alexandre Monteiro, visited on October 18 the facilities of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, and met with Secretary-General Ms Xu Yingzhen.

The opening ceremony for the “20.20.20” art exhibition was held at 6pm on October 18 at the Gallery in the Official Residence of the Portuguese Consul-General in Macao and Hong Kong. The exhibition features artwork by 20 Macao artists and has been organised by the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao. The showcase is part of the activity programme of the 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries.

The joint opening ceremony for the 9th Summit for Commercial and Industrial Development of Jiangsu, Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and for the Jiangsu, Macao and the Cabo Verde Co-operation Forum was held in Macao on October 17. The concurring Summit and Co-operation Forum were organised by the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao.

The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao is taking part in the 24th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) and the 2019 Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2019PLPEX). The concurrent events are being held from October 17 to 19.