Xi’an, September 24, 2025 — The Conference on Tourism Cooperation of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) region, part of the 2025 Euro-Asia Economic Forum, was grandly held at the Xi’an International Conference Center from September 23 to 24. A delegation of 22 faculty and student representatives from the School of International Education at Chang’an University was invited to attend the conference.
Under the theme Strengthening Dialogue and Cooperation, Charting a New Chapter for Tourism, the conference brought together key guests, including tourism officials from CICA member states, representatives from embassies and consulates in China, and industry experts. In his opening speech, Xu Mingfei, Vice Governor of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government, emphasized, Tourism is never simply about moving from one place to another; it is about dialogue between civilizations, resonance among people, and shared development. He highlighted that the Silk Road stands as a historical witness to the friendly exchanges among Asian countries, and now is the right time to jointly promote tourism cooperation in the CICA region.
International students from multiple countries expressed that attending this high-level international conference broadened their understanding of regional tourism cooperation and sustainable development.
AiYa from Kazakhstan noted, The vice governor’s emphasis on 'dialogue between civilizations' and 'resonance among people' was deeply impressive. It made us fully realize the profound significance of tourism cooperation in promoting cross-cultural understanding. LiZhen from Tajikistan shared, The discussions among the guests on the integration of culture and tourism technology, as well as talent development, clarified the direction of my academic studies and future career opportunities. TeLong from Uzbekistan added, The insights shared by representatives from various countries on the integration of culture and tourism, along with technological innovation, were immensely beneficial. Particularly, hearing about the visa facilitation achievements shared by representatives from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan made us truly appreciate the tangible benefits that regional cooperation brings to people.
During the conference, in-depth exchanges were conducted on topics such as cultural and tourism integration, inbound tourism development, and talent cultivation. Several key outcomes were released, including the CICA Regional Tourism Cooperation Initiative. Many international students specifically mentioned that this experience not only deepened their understanding of China’s efforts to promote regional collaborative development but also strengthened their sense of responsibility as international students in China to actively participate in cultural exchanges and foster people-to-people connectivity.
The conference not only injected new momentum into deepening tourism cooperation among CICA countries but also provided an invaluable platform for international students to broaden their horizons and enhance mutual understanding. Moving forward, the international students will translate the outcomes of the conference into motivation for their studies, actively serve as envoys of cultural exchange, and contribute their youthful energy to building a new chapter in CICA tourism cooperation.
