Photo: Courtesy of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee

China and Mongolia on Thursday held an online award ceremony for an arts and works competition themed “Say something at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and embrace the future.”

Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Song Tao and Minister of Culture of Mongolia Nomin Chinbat delivered speeches after two young Mongolian participants expressed their high expectations and best wishes for the upcoming Winter games.

Song extended his congratulations to the winners whose outstanding works were selected from more than 230 entries, saying he could see the friendship between China and Mongolia, as well as the strong passion and blessing sent by the participants.

“As the first comprehensive sports competition held on schedule and as promised since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Beijing 2022 enjoys the full support not only of the Chinese people, but also of countries like Mongolia and the international community. .to bring more positive energy to all to overcome the current difficulties,” Song noted.

Considering the record volume of bilateral trade, the fruitful cooperation that translates into people’s livelihoods and the expansion of cultural exchanges, Mr. Song expressed the hope that young people in Mongolia will make contributions to the world. deepening China-Mongolia friendship and promoting bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.

“The Chinese government and people have made great efforts in their careful and thoughtful arrangements and preparations for the Winter Games. I believe that China can successfully host the games, which carry the shared values ​​of peace, democracy and freedom,” said Nomin Chinbat.

While looking forward to bilateral cooperation this year, Nomin Chinbat said exchanges at both official and civil levels have been strengthened despite the difficulties brought by COVID-19, noting that the presence of the Prime Minister of Mongolia at the opening of Beijing 2022 ceremony will further enhance bilateral cooperation at all levels.

Among the Mongolian winners, an eighth-grade middle school student said she learned more about Olympic history and winter sports through competition and was looking forward to seeing Mongolian athletes compete in the Games from Beijing.