- 2023 Trilateral Youth Summit Recap Video (Chengdu Part)
- August 20, 2023
On August 20, the 2023 Trilateral Youth Summit (TYS) closing ceremony was
held in Chengdu, China. The program was organized by the Trilateral Cooperation
Secretariat (TCS) and co-organized by the China Foreign Affairs University and
Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu Municipal Government, under the theme of
"Embrace Shared-Future". About 100 undergraduate and graduate students from
the three countries hosted the Model Trilateral Summit. JIANG Bin, DirectorGeneral of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu, LEE Kwang Ho, Consul
General of the ROK in Chengdu, and TAKADA Mari, Consul General of Japan in
Chongqing observed the Summit and delivered remarks.
At the closing ceremony, TCS Secretary-General Amb. OU Boqian said this is
another international youth exchange event held in Chengdu within two weeks
since the closure of the 31st World University Games on August 8th. She
congratulated all the young leaders for successfully conducting this remarkable
Model Trilateral Summit Meeting and adopting an inspiring Joint statement, which
makes strong voices for enhanced Trilateral Cooperation among the three
neighboring countries. Through the program, she said she believed the younger
generations have developed their own strengths and wisdom, and she encouraged
them to uphold shared values and continue to engage in Trilateral Cooperation
with their own contributions.
LEE Kwang Ho, Consul General of the ROK in Chengdu, said in his remarks that
he was impressed by the energy, creativity, passion, and leadership the young
leaders have showcased during this Model Trilateral Summit. He said the TYS
program can serve as a cornerstone for future collaborations and foster connections
among young leaders.
TAKADA Mari, Consul General of Japan in Chongqing, said she was very happy
to see face-to-face gatherings after COVID-19. While participating in the Model
Trilateral Summit, she was delighted to listen to students’ lively discussions on a
wide range of regional and global issues. She shared her opinion on diplomacy and
hoped that young leaders have made good friends through the program.
JIANG Bin, Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu, said that
young leaders from the three countries gathered in Chengdu and left unforgettable
memories. He welcomed students to go around and experience the beauty and
diversity of the city by themselves.
The 10-day-long TYS program was held in Beijing and Chengdu. During the
program in Chengdu from August 17 to 21, besides being busy preparing for the
Model Trilateral Summit, the students also visited the Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient
Street, Jinsha Site Museum, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, as well as the Chengdu
Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Dujiangyan City.
At the Model Trilateral Summit that was held on August 20, the student delegations
of China, Japan, the ROK and the TCS engaged in extensive discussions on
cooperation in cultural tourism, education, sports, healthcare, and other areas among
the three countries. Following the Summit, the "Joint Statement of 2023 Trilateral
Youth Summit” was issued.
The TYS program was established in 2014 to promote mutual understanding and
build friendship among the youth from the three countries. Every year, the venue
of TYS is rotated among China, Japan and the ROK.
▲2023 Trilateral Youth Summit
▲TCS Secretary-General Amb. OU Boqian delivers remarks
▲LEE Kwang Ho, Consul General of the ROK in Chengdu, delievers remarks
▲TAKADA Mari, Consul General of Japan in Chongqing, delivers remarks
▲JIANG Bin, Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu, delivers remarks
▲SG Ou announces the best team
▲Group photo