China News Service, Hangzhou, September 5th (by Zhang Bin and Hu Ding) On the 5th, the third "Hangzhou International Day" was opened. Envoys from 26 countries, representatives of commercial and cultural institutions, and international friends attended the event.

　　“It’s an undeniable fact that you can see the truth in adversity.” Chen Qi, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, said in a speech that this year’s “Hangzhou International Day” is of great significance. On the one hand, international cooperation in the fight against the new crown virus And adherence to multilateralism is particularly important.

On the other hand, this year is also the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, and the "Hangzhou International Day" is also of extraordinary significance to Italy and China.

　　He recalled that in March this year, when the health situation in Italy became serious, the Chinese Red Cross, many Chinese companies and thousands of citizens donated large amounts of medical supplies to the intention.

Three Chinese medical teams rushed to help Italy, one of which was from Zhejiang.

"We thank China for its support and unity."

Zhou Jiangyong delivered a speech.

Photo by Zhang Bin

　　In the context of the epidemic, "participants" started "cloud communication."

At the opening ceremony, Prince Ahmed, Chairman of the OCA, sent a congratulatory video and congratulatory letter.

Mayors of 20 Hangzhou international sister cities, including Dresden, Germany, Kazan, Russia, Verona, Italy, Fukui, Japan, and Seogwipo, South Korea, participated in online interaction.

　　It is reported that starting from 2018, Hangzhou has designated September 5 as the closing day of the G20 Hangzhou Summit and the release day of the G20 Hangzhou Summit Communiqué as "Hangzhou International Day."

　　Zhou Jiangyong, member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Hangzhou Municipal Party Committee, said in his speech that this year’s "Hangzhou International Day" has "windows" as the theme and "windows" as its logo. This "window" allows the world to better understand Zhejiang and China, and for Hangzhou to better enter the world and integrate into the world, and promote the implementation of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind with practical actions.

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