The closing and certificate award ceremony of the Seminar on Investment Cooperation for Participants from Portuguese-speaking Countries was held at the World Trade Center Macau’s Lotus Room on 25 October. The seminar was organised by the Training Centre of Forum Macao, and co-organised by the University of Macau.

AICEP Portugal Global – Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) executive board member Mr António Silva visited on October 18 the facilities of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao. Secretary-General Ms Xu Yingzhen welcomed Mr Silva and an AICEP delegation.

The Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, Ms Xu Yingzhen, received on October 18 a delegation composed of representatives from the Angolan National Diamond Trading Co (Sodiam) and from the Macao Diamond and Gem Exchange.

A delegation led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of Cabo Verde, Mr Alexandre Monteiro, visited on October 18 the facilities of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, and met with Secretary-General Ms Xu Yingzhen.

The opening ceremony for the “20.20.20” art exhibition was held at 6pm on October 18 at the Gallery in the Official Residence of the Portuguese Consul-General in Macao and Hong Kong. The exhibition features artwork by 20 Macao artists and has been organised by the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao. The showcase is part of the activity programme of the 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries.

The joint opening ceremony for the 9th Summit for Commercial and Industrial Development of Jiangsu, Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and for the Jiangsu, Macao and the Cabo Verde Co-operation Forum was held in Macao on October 17. The concurring Summit and Co-operation Forum were organised by the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao.

The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao is taking part in the 24th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) and the 2019 Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2019PLPEX). The concurrent events are being held from October 17 to 19.

A music and dance gala – part of the of 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries – was held on October 17 at Rossio Square at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf.

A delegation from the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao visited Guangzhou in Mainland China on October 14 and 15 to take part in the 126th China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair. The participation in the event was in order to promote Macao’s role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) under the terms of Macao’s strategic positioning known as “One Centre, One Platform and One Base”.

A Showcase of Theatre from Portuguese-speaking Countries and Regions – part of the 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries – is taking place at the Black Box Theatre in the Old Court Building in Macao from October 22 to 27.

The 11th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries is organised by the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries.

The Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries is an event held annually in Macao. Its 11th edition officially started on October 12 and features a number of music and dance performances.