国内英语资讯:Chui Sai On stresses Macaos bridging roles in China-Portugal ties_时事

国内英语资讯:Chui Sai On stresses Macaos bridging roles in China-Portugal ties

Macao would also establish more courses and academic entities focusing on the Portuguese language, he said.

The chief executive said the year 2019 would mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal, and the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.

Macao was always dedicated to furthering ties between China and Portugal, and to making more contributions to the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries, he added.

Augusto Santos Silva said the two sides had discussed a number of topics, including consumer protection and mutual recognition of academic degrees in higher education.

Friendly relations between Macao and Portugal served as an important gateway for the Portuguese business sector to enhance investment in the Chinese mainland, he said.

The foreign minister said closer Macao-Portugal ties not only benefited Chinese and Portuguese people, but also benefited people in other Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Timor-Leste.

He added that China and Portugal both strove for economic development and sustainability. Strengthening mutual trust between the two countries would encourage further exchanges in all aspects between their peoples, businesses and governments.