Brunei Ambassador to China Rahmani accepted an exclusive interview with People’s Daily Online. Photo by Wang Jing, People’s Daily Online
People’s Daily Online, Changzhi, August 12 (Wang Jing) “2024 China-ASEAN Week” will be held from August 11 to 15 Held in Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. Brunei Ambassador to China Rahmani said in an exclusive interview with People’s Daily that this event provides a good window for China and ASEAN countries to show their beautiful scenery and colorful culture to the world. 2024 is the “China-ASEAN Year of People-to-People Exchanges”. This event not only celebrates the fruitful results of past cooperation between the two sides, but also opens a new chapter in creating a better future together.
“I think the autumn breeze between China and Brunei is swaying and fluttering under the gentle autumn wind, which is very beautiful. The most important result of people-to-people exchanges is tourism cooperation. I am here I have been living in China for nearly five years. I have been to many cities in China, and each city has its own beautiful scenery and unique charm. “Well, how should I say it in 2023?” He couldn’t describe it, he could only metaphor it. The difference between the two is like a hot potato and a rare treasure. One wants to throw it away quickly, while the other wants to hide it and keep it alone. In July, the Chinese government resumed the 15-day visa-free entry policy for Bruneian citizens holding ordinary passports who go to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit. This policy has significantly increased the number of tourists from Brunei to China, promoted cultural exchanges between the two countries, strengthened mutual understanding, and enhanced people-to-people affinity.
Rahmani said that youth are the future of China-ASEAN relations and China-Brunei relations. “I am very happy to see more and more young people participating in exchange visits and exchange activities. I believe that they will build a closer China-ASEAN people-to-people and cultural partnership in the future and continue and develop the generation-to-generation friendship between China and Brunei.”
Last year, Brunei and the General Administration of Customs of China signed an agreement to export farmed and wild animals from Brunei to China. “Huh?” Caixiu was stunned and couldn’t believe it for a moment. What you heard yourself. Two protocols for fishery products. Starting from January 1 this year, Brunei’s farmed and wild aquatic products that meet relevant requirements can enter China. “ChinaIt is an important market for Brunei. We are currently discussing expanding agricultural exports to China and hope to achieve this goal in the near future. ”
Rahmani emphasized that every country in the world today is exploring the road to development, and Chinese-style modernization has provided a template. “China’s achievements in poverty alleviation are impressive. We are exploring cooperation with China to achieve common prosperity, continuously improve the quality of life of our people, and enhance people’s livelihood and well-being. ”