On June 3rd, Facundo Fernández, the Uruguayan Consul General in Guangzhou, led a delegation to visit Fujian Normal University (FNU). The delegation was accompanied by officials from the Consular Service of the Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office. Vice President Ouyang Songying welcomed the guests, and representatives from the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange and the College of Foreign Languages also participated in the meeting.
Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Vice President Ouyang expressed a warm welcome to Consul General Fernández and his delegation. He highlighted FNU's advancements in internationalization and voiced strong support for the upcoming cultural exchange event, “Uruguay Week in Fujian”. Emphasizing the long-standing friendship between China and Uruguay, he noted the solid foundation for cooperation across various fields and the promising prospects for collaboration in education, research, and talent development. Under the framework of the China-Uruguay Belt and Road Initiative, FNU is eager to deepen educational and cultural exchanges with Uruguay, establish partnerships with more Uruguayan universities, and engage in diverse collaborations. These include joint talent training programs, academic exchanges, and industry-academia-research collaborations, aiming to cultivate high-quality, interdisciplinary talents and contribute to the development of China–Uruguay friendship.
Consul General Fernández expressed his gratitude for FNU's warm reception and acknowledged the university's support in organizing the “Seminar of Uruguay in Fujian” event. He remarked that since China and Uruguay elevated their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, cooperation in education, culture, and tourism has steadily deepened, with university collaborations becoming increasingly close. The Consulate General of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Guangzhou is committed to maintaining open cooperation with FNU, actively serving as a bridge to promote collaboration in more areas, and jointly fostering the continued development of China–Uruguay friendship.
Cultural Exchange and Student Engagement
During the visit, Consul General Fernández and his delegation toured an exhibition featuring works by Uruguayan female poets and outstanding entries from a student cultural briefing contest. They also enjoyed bilingual musical performances and literary stage plays by students, participated in interactive knowledge games, and watched original thematic videos created by faculty and students.
Consul General Fernández delivered an engaging speech on the theme “A Cultural Panorama of Uruguay: A Civilizational Dialogue through Football, Music, and Literature”. The event also included an award ceremony for the cultural briefing contest, recognizing the students’ achievements.
Media Coverage
The event received coverage from major provincial media outlets, including Fujian Daily and the Fujian International Communication Center (FJICC), highlighting its significance in promoting cultural exchange and international cooperation.
