A Decade in the Making! 🤝
Hold onto your seats, because something big just happened in the world of diplomacy! After a whole decade, North Macedonia has made its first high-level official visit to the Chinese mainland, and the energy is absolutely electric. ⚡️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Inter-Community Relations, Ivan Stoilković, recently touched down in Jinan, Shandong Province, for the 7th China-CEEC Local Leaders' Meeting and the 2026 Shandong International Friendship Cities Cooperation. Talk about a major comeback story! 📈
Sci-Tech Goals & Ancient Wisdom 🚀
During a chat with CGTN's Zhang Meng, Stoilković didn't hold back his admiration. He pointed out that China's mind-blowing breakthroughs in science and technology over the last 20 years have left the people of North Macedonia seriously impressed. We're talking about the kind of innovation that changes the game for everyone.
But it wasn't all about the future. Since he was in Shandong—the legendary birthplace of Confucius—Stoilković brought some ancient wisdom to the table. He quoted the great philosopher: "One who is a true human being helps others to stand firm when they wish to stand firm, and helps others to succeed when they wish to succeed." 📜✨
Sharing the Success 🌟
For Stoilković, China's growth isn't just a win for one country; it's a blueprint for global progress. He believes that China's willingness to share its experiences and strive for collective success is exactly what the world needs right now. North Macedonia is now looking forward to smashing new development goals through this renewed partnership.
It's all about that "win-win" energy! Stay tuned to see how this new chapter unfolds as these two nations build a brighter future together. 🌍💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
