Beijing (TDI): The third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation will be held in Kunming, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, from Dec 15 to 17, according to Li Ming, spokesperson of the China International Development Cooperation Agency.
Under the theme of “The Future of the Blue Indian Ocean Development, Practices of the Global South”, the forum will include opening and closing ceremonies as well as thematic discussions, subforums and round tables on various topics, the China International Development Cooperation Agency has said.
China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation aims to deepen pragmatic marine cooperation and continue to promote global sustainable development.
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Recently at a news conference, Deputy Head of the agency said that this year’s forum features a larger scale, richer content, higher levels of engagement and stronger representation.
Nearly 100 high-level representatives from various countries and international organizations have confirmed their attendance.
The third forum will feature a dialogue between governments and enterprises for the first time, at which representatives from Chinese, international governments, and companies will discuss feasible pathways and best practices for multi-stakeholder engagement in international development cooperation.
Zhao told media that the forum represents China’s concrete action in supporting development cooperation for the Global South, to advance the Global Development Initiative, driving development for countries in the Global South, particularly nations in the Indian Ocean and small island developing countries.
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He also viewed the forum as a key driver for the sustainable development of the blue economy.
China and Blue Economy
China actively shares its experience in the sustainable development of the blue economy, engaging in international cooperation in various fields such as marine tourism, fisheries, seawater utilization, marine resource development, ocean transportation and marine ecological protection.
Blue economy are considered key elements for development across the world. Blue Economy is an important segment of China’s Belt and Road projects.
