President Zhang Lu, interviewed by reporters after visiting the Shuomen ancient port site, said, "The Shuomen ancient port site is an irreplaceable classic example and a supporting heritage point in the Maritime Silk Road heritage application process. It is a rare and significant discovery. We need to think about how to promote this valuable ancient port site to the world, activate its practical significance, and jointly build the Maritime Silk Road with an international perspective."
The forum, themed "Mutual Learning, Mutual Reference, and Win-Win Cooperation," adopted an activity framework of "1+5+N," including a main exchange conference, five parallel thematic conferences, and numerous special supporting activities.
Guests from around the world and various sectors gathered in Wenzhou to engage in in-depth exchanges and consensus-building. Under the leadership of President Zhang Lu, the International Zheng He Society of Singapore actively participated, connecting Maritime Silk Road cities and establishing cooperation through various forms such as international friendly city collaboration and world cultural heritage protection, forging a path for the common prosperity of global Maritime Silk Road cities.
