Chinese Ambassador: We look forward to expanding areas of cultural cooperation

Mai Al-Sakri – Yang Xin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the country, praised the depth of cultural relations between his country and Kuwait, noting that cultural exchange has served as a bridge for understanding and communication between the two peoples over the 55 years of diplomatic relations, and constitutes a fundamental pillar in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.

He made these remarks during a cultural event organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait yesterday to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xin emphasized that civilizational exchange and mutual learning contribute to building lasting bridges between peoples, a reality embodied in the 55-year trajectory of China-Kuwait diplomatic relations, which has been founded on mutual respect, equality, and fruitful cooperation across various fields.

He expressed his country’s aspiration to expand the scope of cultural exchange and to innovate new channels and opportunities to bring the two peoples closer together and advance bilateral relations further, adding: “Thousands of miles may separate China and Kuwait, but we share the light of the same moon tonight.”

For his part, Dr. Muhammad Al-Jassar, Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, affirmed that culture possesses a great capacity to build bridges of communication between peoples, no matter how far apart they are. He expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Yang Xin and the team of the Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait, as well as to the organizers, artists, and participants who enriched the event.