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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TIANJIN, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — Preparations are nearing completion in the megacity of Tianjin, a major port city in northern China, to host the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the event.
“Tianjin is a city that makes you feel welcome and inspired at the same time. It is the local people and their warmth that left the deepest impression on me,” said Muhammad Sarfraz, a doctoral student at Tianjin University from Pakistan.
In preparation for the summit, the city has undergone extensive modernization work. The Haihe River, which runs through Tianjin, is now illuminated at night thanks to a lighting project covering 217 buildings, 14 bridges and an 8.2-km-long riverfront.
These magnificent night views of the river are attracting more tourists than ever before. There are more than 70 night cruises every day, which continue until late at night. Tickets are in great demand, said Fan Fukun, manager of Tianjin Jinlv Haihe Cruises Co., Ltd.
Nazanin Dehghanbordbar from Iran praised the city’s combination of tradition and modernity. “Tianjin is a perfect bridge between ancient and modern. Here I feel the development of the city and feel connected to great souls and people.”
The city administration also pays attention to improving the city's infrastructure, including road repairs, bridge maintenance, expansion of green areas and strengthening public services.
According to Hu Xuechun, head of the Tianjin Municipal Management Committee, these efforts have given the city "a stronger sense of local dynamism, cultural depth and international appeal."
A team of nearly 1,000 young volunteers from local universities have been trained in diplomatic etiquette, emergency response and language services to help host the SCO summit. Volunteer interpreter Wang Yutong from Tianjin Foreign Studies University said: “The world will see not only our modern cityscape and economic dynamism, but also our rich history and warm hospitality.”
Neighbourhood volunteers, including pensioners, students and party members, also joined the “SCO service teams” in their areas to help create a friendly atmosphere.
"We are making the most of this important opportunity of holding the SCO summit in Tianjin, steadily advancing our preparations and service support and providing everything necessary for this major international event," said Yu Pengzhou, a Tianjin official involved in the organizational and preparatory work for the event.
Director of the Institute of World Politics of Kyrgyzstan Sheradil Baktygulov is looking forward to the summit. “The SCO summit in Tianjin will take place at a difficult time of global instability, but it will become a guiding star, showing the right path to safe and stable development,” he said. -0-
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