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Remarks by Ambassador Qi Qianjin at the Huawei Croatia: Seeds for the Future 2021 Program Closing Ceremony
2021-12-15 00:00

Honourable State Secretary Bernard Gršić, the Central State Office for the Development of the Digital Society,

H.E. Mr. Mihelin, Croatian Ambassador to China,

Mr. Staša Skenžić, Head Of Unit for International cooperation at the Ministry of Science and Education,

Mr. Zhang Qiming, Managing Director of Huawei Croatia,

Dear friends from the media,

Dear students,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning!

It gives me great pleasure to be invited to attend the Closing Ceremony of Huawei Croatia 2021 “Seeds for the Future” Program. First of all, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Croatia, I would like to extend warm congratulations to 8 outstanding students who have been selected for Huawei's "Seed Program" and have successfully accomplished the learning. I also appreciate the strong support of Croatian government, Central State Office for the Development of the Digital Society and Ministry of Science and Education!

We live in an era of digital technology and digital economy, with half the world's population using the Internet. Digital technologies have transformed our lives, created tremendous wealth and jobs, and promoted social development. At the same time, digital technologies also bring new issues and concerns, which require governments and countries to strengthen regulatory responses. China advocates improving digital management and promoting the healthy development of the digital economy. President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Development Initiative at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the 16th G20 Leaders' Summit, announcing China's decision to apply to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement. The Global Initiative on Data Security proposed by China has also received the support and participation of many countries. We are ready to work with countries around the world to enable secure, reliable, and high-quality information technology to provide new impetus for global economic recovery and better life for people around the world. We also stand for "technology without borders" and oppose artificial "high walls" that hinder the normal development of the digital economy.

In recent years, China-Croatian cooperation in the digital economy has been developing continuously. In the future, there is a vast scope for cooperation between the two sides. Governments, science and education sectors, industrial and commercial institutions, and enterprises should strengthen exchanges and cooperation to explore more opportunities for cooperation in the digital economy. China-Croatian cooperation in digital technology and digital economy not only improves the level of scientific, technological and economic development of the two countries, but also helps to close the digital gap between China and Croatia and other developed countries.

I am very pleased to learn that, as the world's leading provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei Technologies has been committed to Croatia for many years, driving cooperation among partner companies while cultivating local talents, with 84% locally hired employees. Huawei is also a benchmark of cooperation, actively fulfilling its social responsibilities and participating in local social value projects. Recently, Huawei has launched the “Huawei for Digital Slavonia” Project in Osijek and has donated 100 tablets to 5 elementary schools in rural areas near Vukovar, which has been praised by all sectors of the society. Huawei Croatia’s "Seeds for the Future Program" has been successfully held three years since it was launched in 2019. So far, 36 Croatian students have been benefited from it. Huawei insists on organizing high-quality "Seeds for the Future Program" to provide young students with opportunities to learn advanced technologies and practices, which reflects Huawei Croatia's determination to promote the localization of ICT talents.

Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,

2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Croatia. Sino-Croatian relations have always maintained high-level and all-round development. Political mutual trust and traditional friendship have been deepened. Solidarity and cooperation have always been the main theme of bilateral relations. Recently the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee was successfully held. The session summarized the major achievements and historical experience of the Communist Party of China in the past century. The Chinese people are moving forward with full confidence on the new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way. China's development will certainly provide more opportunities for countries and regions in the world, including Croatia.

The Chinese Government and the Chinese Embassy in Croatia will also take the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year as an opportunity to encourage and support more projects such as Huawei's Seeds for the Future Program. This will not only promote exchanges and cooperation between China and Croatia, but also further deepen the friendship between the two peoples, especially the younger generation. To achieve mutual benefit, win-win and common development, and to contribute even greater strength to the economic and social development of the two countries.

Seeds will eventually take root and sprout and grow into a big tree. Huawei has a strategic vision and implemented the Seeds for the Future Program, sending talented young people from Croatia to China for training. I believe you have not only learned technology in China, but also appreciated the friendship of the Chinese people. Youth is the hope and future of mankind. The young students who attended the meeting are the seeds of innovation and development in the field of science and technology in Croatia, as well as the seeds of Sino-Croatian friendship. May all young friends make progress in their studies, and wish all of you to join hands to become a towering tree for upgrading Sino-Croatian friendship and cooperation!

Thank you.


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