Iceland and China Celebrate 30 Years of Friendship!
On March 6, 2025, the Embassy of Iceland in China celebrated its 30th anniversary in Beijing! 🎉 To mark this special occasion, the embassy teamed up with the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) to host an exciting event focusing on gender equality and renewable energy. 🌍💡
Leaders, experts, and advocates from both Iceland and China came together to explore how women play a vital role in renewable energy. They talked about how important it is for everyone to work together to make the world a better and greener place. 🌱✨
The event kicked off with opening remarks by the Icelandic Ambassador, Thorir Ibsen, and Song Li, a member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women’s Federation. They set the stage for inspiring discussions on how gender equality and green energy can go hand in hand. 🤝
During the keynote session, amazing speakers shared their thoughts and ideas. Some of them were:
- María Mjöll Jónsdóttir, Director General of the Political Directorate of the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs
- Beate Tranmann, UN Development Programme Resident Representative
- Xin Charlotte Zhao, CEO of Arctic Green Energy China
They talked about the challenges and opportunities women face in renewable energy. For example, they discussed how encouraging more girls to study science and technology can help create new solutions for energy problems! 💡👩🔬
This event showed how Iceland and China are committed to working together towards sustainable development. That means finding ways to meet our needs today without hurting the planet for future generations. It’s like making sure there’s enough cake for everyone now and in the future! 🍰🌎
By focusing on gender equality and green energy, both countries are helping to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These are like big global goals to make the world happier, healthier, and more fair for everyone. 🕊️🌟
Isn’t it awesome when countries team up to make a positive difference? Maybe one day, you’ll be part of creating a greener future too! 🚀🌿
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Embassy of Iceland in Beijing celebrates its 30th anniversary
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