CICG delegation visits Albania
A delegation from China International Communications Group (CICG), led by its vice president Lu Cairong, visited Albania from Feb. 29 to March 1.
The delegation visited the Chinese Embassy in Albania, held talks with staff members of the Albanian publishing house Fan Noli, met with renowned Sinologist Iljaz Spahiu, and visited an international bookstore in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
A delegation from China International Communications Group (CICG) visits the Chinese Embassy in Albania on Feb. 29, 2024. [Photo/CICG]
During the visit to the Chinese embassy, Lu outlined the development of CICG's international communication efforts. He said that CICG is keen to leverage its strengths to facilitate various forms of exchange and cooperation between China and Albania.
Pang Chunxue, Chinese ambassador to Albania, remarked that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Albania. As such, the Chinese Embassy in Albania is planning a series of celebrations and hopes to enhance cooperation with CICG to help promote the friendship between the two countries, Pang noted.
A delegation from China International Communications Group (CICG) holds talks with staff members of the Albanian publishing house Fan Noli in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on March 1, 2024. [Photo/CICG]
During the visit to the Fan Noli publishing house, Lu inquired about sales of and feedback on the Albanian edition of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China," and expressed gratitude for the publisher's efforts in book translation, publishing, and distribution.
Rexhep Hida, director of Fan Noli, said that the publishing house is committed to continuing the translation and publication of the Albanian edition of the third and fourth volumes of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China."
A delegation from China International Communications Group (CICG) meets with Sinologist Iljaz Spahiu in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on March 1, 2024. [Photo/CICG]
The delegation also held talks with Iljaz Spahiu, a well-known Albanian Sinologist and one of the winners of the 2017 Special Book Award of China. He is known for his translations of works by such Chinese authors as Mo Yan and Yu Hua.
Lu expressed his hope that Spahiu could translate more Chinese literary works and classic texts into Albanian to help local readers better understand China.
The Librari Adrion international bookstore in Tirana, Albania. [Photo/CICG]
During their visit, the delegation also toured the largest international bookstore in Tirana, located in Skanderbeg Square, to learn about the sales of the Albanian edition of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" and other China-themed books.