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Nicosia Declaration by China-Cyprus Youth

2024-10-25 22:26:45

On 23-24 October 2024, we, over 60 youth representatives from China and Cyprus, gathered at the European University Cyprus in Nicosia for the Third China-Cyprus Youth Forum. Under the theme of “China and Cyprus: Work Together for a Shared Future”, we had in-depth discussions and reached much consensus on the three topics of Mutual Learning Between Civilizations, Digital Transformation and Green Development. On such basis, we jointly issue the following declaration, with a commitment to advancing the growth of China-Cyprus relations and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

1. Contribute Youthful Energy to China-Cyprus Friendship

China and Cyprus boast a time-honored friendship, which is the shared asset of the two peoples, including the young people. Since its inception in 2021, the China-Cyprus strategic partnership has enjoyed sustained, steady and sound growth. Young people of the two countries shall support, enhance and promote the China-Cyprus friendship, and make sure it will be carried forward from generation to generation.

2. Vigorously Boost Mutual Learning Between Civilizations

Both China and Cyprus are ancient civilizations, with many similar or common views, principles and values. Young people of the two countries shall respect the diversity of civilizations, uphold equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations, and jointly promote humanity’s common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom.

3. Work for Digital Transformation to Benefit the People

The digital economy is an increasingly important driver of global growth and a priority area of development for both China and Cyprus. Young people of the two countries are dedicated to science and technology innovation. By fully leveraging our creativity, we shall advance digital transformation of the two countries, contribute to world science and technology development, and help create a beautiful tomorrow for humanity.

4. Lead the Pathway to the Future Through Green Development

Mother Nature provides everything essential for humanity to survive and thrive. It is of vital importance to respect Nature, protect it, and follow its laws. Young people of the two countries shall lead a low-carbon, environment-friendly, inclusive and sustainable way of life, commit ourselves to fostering green productivity, and advance the all-round green transformation of the economy and society. We aim to build a beautiful home with harmonious coexistence between humanity and Nature.

5. Secure Solid Progress in People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges

All-round people-to-people and cultural exchanges as well as sister city cooperation are important pillars of the China-Cyprus strategic partnership. The China-Cyprus Sister City Alliance fosters a new type of sister city relations featuring one-on-many and many-on-many interactions. Under the framework of China-Cyprus bilateral agreements and the Sister City Alliance, young people of the two countries shall actively participate in exchanges and cooperation in fields such as economy, trade, education, culture and tourism. We shall inject youthful vigor to the friendship and practical cooperation between China and Cyprus. 


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