On November 28th, the 4th MIKTA Food Tourism Festival was grandly held in Guangzhou. This event was jointly organized by the Consulate General of MIKTA in Guangzhou, aiming to promote cultural and tourism exchanges between Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye and Australia, five MIKTA member countries, and China through food and tourism promotion, strengthen communication, understanding and respect between international relations, and help build a global multilateral cooperation system of equality and mutual benefit. At the event, Mexico is the rotating host country of MIKTA this year. Juli á n Adem, Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou, first reviewed the recent meetings between the five MIKTA presidents during the G20 summit in his speech. The leaders of the five countries once again emphasized their commitment to jointly uphold democracy, uphold the principles of international law, and promote multilateralism and international cooperation. He stated that China is Mexico's second largest trading partner, second largest import supplier, and third largest export destination in the world. At present, the development prospects of the two countries are promising, with close cooperation in various fields such as trade and cultural exchanges. I hope that the organization of this event can enhance mutual understanding between Mexico and other MIKTA member countries and China. Juli á n Adem, Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou, followed by other member states' Consuls General or representatives in Guangzhou who also took the stage to deliver speeches. They all expressed a beautiful vision for cooperation in promoting democracy, sustainable development, strengthening international security, and deepening transnational cooperation in international affairs, and stated that they will always be committed to building communication bridges for differences in the multilateral system and working together on important issues. They believe that this event is also a unique opportunity to explore multi country tourism and food, which can greatly promote the friendly relations between China and MIKTA member countries, and strengthen the communication and understanding of people from all countries. KANG Sang wook, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Guangzhou (top left), and Ka'an, Consul General of Türkiye in Guangzhou? Kaan Ba? Kurt (top right), Timothy Kendall (bottom left), Consul General of Australia in Guangzhou, and Cristine Agustina Siregar (bottom right), Social and Cultural Consul of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Guangzhou, set up booths at this food tourism festival to showcase their unique food culture and tourism scenery. Guests can taste authentic Mexican tortilla, Indonesian satay, Korean seaweed steamed rice, Türkiye barbecue, Australian beef tarts and other delicacies, as well as in-depth understanding of the customs, history and culture of these countries. In addition, the organizers also arranged cultural performances including traditional dances and classic songs, vividly showcasing the artistic treasures of various countries. Featured cultural and tourism booths and cultural performances. Mexican Consul General in Guangzhou, Julian Ardamm, introduced to Xinhua News Agency reporters that the multilateral cooperation of this event is more like "a group of friends seeking friendship and peace between countries, and striving to promote a deeper understanding of other countries' cultures in the process." This friendly cooperation can play a demonstrative role internationally. He stated that although Mexico is the farthest country from China among MIKTA member states, with the opening of direct flights, tourism and cultural exchanges between the two countries are becoming increasingly convenient. He specifically recommended two tourist routes to his Chinese friends - beach vacation routes and Mexican colonial cities. In addition, he emphasized the ongoing close cooperation between China and Mexico in the field of education, with good progress in bilateral academic exchanges and student exchange programs. For example, Sun Yat sen University and the Autonomous University of Yucatan in Mexico have recently had fruitful friendly exchanges. He stated that the Consulate General of Mexico in Guangzhou has been committed to promoting cooperation and exchanges in education and culture between the two countries, and maintaining close contact with multiple cultural institutions in Guangdong Province. He looks forward to deeper exchanges and coordinated development between China and Mexico in the future, and sincerely welcomes more Chinese tourists to travel to Mexico. Consul General Adam spoke to Xinhua News Agency reporters about the cultural and tourism exchanges between China and Mexico. With the resumption of international flights, the convenience of international personnel travel has greatly improved. According to on-site reports from Xinhua News Agency, direct flights from Guangzhou to Perth and Adelaide in Australia have officially resumed since November 28th and December 11th, respectively. A new route from Beijing to Australia is also planned to be opened in the near future, which will further promote cultural, tourism, and commercial exchanges between China and Australia. The changes in the world, the times, and history are unfolding in unprecedented ways. With the advancement of globalization, open and inclusive international relations, as well as friendly and mutually prosperous international cooperation, have become increasingly important. Connecting hearts, building an important bridge for communication and mutual learning, and appreciating the true meaning of civilization of "each beauty is its own beauty, beauty is shared", will inject new vitality into global governance and add strong confidence and strength to promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. (New Press) Text/Picture by Tao Yiwei, Chen Xinyan/Picture by Tao Yiwei, provided by the organizer