People Net/China Development Gateway Net News: On April 22, at the suggestion of foreign dignitaries, international experts and foreign media from Egypt, Africa, Arab and American countries, Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation held the first online video series forum of "Peace + 1, Shared Destiny&Sustainable Development".

With the theme of "International Cooperation &The Coronavirus Crisis", the Forum focused on the future of international cooperation, the impact of the coronavirus crisis, supporting the international community to fight against the spread of the virus, economic cooperation and bilateral relations between Egypt and China, aiming at strengthening international cooperation, achieving sustainable and peaceful development and promoting dialogue among civilizations and cultures.

Picture: Dr. Li Ruohong, Chairman of China World Peace Foundation, President of Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation

Dr. Li Ruohong, Chairman of China World Peace Foundation and President of Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation, presided over the video forum. In his speech, he said that NGOs in different countries have, in different ways, displayed the humanitarian spirit and life-saving actions worthy of world respect in people's diplomacy, scientific research cooperation, cultural exchanges, emergency rescue and protection of the rights and interests of women and children.

According to the report of UN Economic Commission for Africa in Covid-19 protecting lives and economies in Africa: It is estimated that  120 million people will be infected and 300,000 will die in Africa. The number of confirmed cases of novel corona virus is also on the rise in the Middle East, and economic downward pressure is mounting in the fields of oil, manufacturing, commercial trade, tourism and service trade.

Li Ruohong pointed out that NGOs have been offered the opportunity by many countries and regions to serve the world in fighting against the virus. China World Peace Foundation has donated medical rescue supplies to Pakistan, Japan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Mali, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Chile, Haiti, Spain, the Arab league and UNESCO's representative office in China.

“When we saw the loss of many lives in countries of these regions because of their lack of medical personnel and medical supplies, we sense more of the practical significance and urgency of building a community with a shared future for mankind.”

Picture: Xiao Junzheng, Chinese Embassy Minister in Egypt

H.E.Xiao Junzheng, Chinese Embassy Minister to Egypt, said that China and Egypt, as ancient civilizations, have had long-standing exchanges and friendly relations. During the outbreak of epidemic, China also established cooperation mechanisms with Africa and the Arab region to support and promote joint anti epidemic efforts in various aspects. This Forum is of great significance for closer international relations and promotion of mutual trust and cooperation.

Picture: Participants of online video Forum

From different perspectives and in different fields, constructive speeches were made on jointly strengthening cooperation and programs in the fight against epidemic by H.E. Mohmed Higazy, Chief of staff of the Egyptian armed forces、Dr. Amr Abdullah, Professor Emeritus、former Vice Rector of UPEACE-UN 、Dr.Mahmoud Ezzat the Deputy Director of Strategic Sdudies Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandria、Mr. Zhao Jianping, Finance expert from China Development Bank,Professor Li Jinheng from Beijing University, Ms. Hanlu, Former Deputy Director of China Female Doctors Association,Professor Zhao Chunhua, President of European Science, Arts, Humanities Institute 、Secretary general of Morocco China Friendship Association、Professor Marcus Vinicious De Freitas from Brazil . They all agreed that strengthening civil cooperation is an important content and program of economic globalization. China's anti epidemic achievements have attracted worldwide attention. The experience of China's anti epidemic is worth exchanging and learning.