On October 25, 2024, Professors Andres Reis from UFRGS, Brazil, Fátima Papelo from University Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique, and Francisco Leandro from University of Macau, China, visited the Forum Macau for Economic Cooperation with Portuguese-speaking Countries. This significant visit aimed to strengthen academic and cultural ties between China and Portuguese-speaking nations. During their visit, the professors engaged in fruitful discussions with representatives from all participating countries. These discussions focused on enhancing educational collaboration, research partnerships, economic cooperation models and cultural exchanges. The professors shared insights from their respective institutions, highlighting successful initiatives and exploring new opportunities for cooperation.

A key highlight of the visit was their meeting with Dr. Danilo Afonso Henriques, the Deputy-Secretary General of the Forum. Dr. Henriques emphasized the importance of academic collaboration in fostering mutual understanding and development among Portuguese-speaking countries and China. He expressed his support for initiatives that promote economic cooperation, educational excellence and cultural exchange.

The visit underscored the commitment of the University of Macau and its partners to advancing international cooperation. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the Forum Macau continues to play a pivotal role in bridging academic and cultural gaps, contributing to the global academic community’s growth and development. This visit contributed towards deeper and more meaningful partnerships between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

2024年10月25日，來自巴西南大河聯邦大學（UFRGS）的André Reis教授、莫桑比克喬阿金˙奇薩諾大學的Fátima Papelo教授，以及澳門大學的利天佑副教授共同訪問了中國—葡語國家經貿合作論壇（澳門）常設秘書處。此次重要訪問旨在加強中國與葡語國家之間的學術與文化聯繫。

在訪問期間，三位教授與各參與國家的代表進行了富有成果的交流討論，重點圍繞教育合作、科研夥伴關係、經濟合作模式以及文化交流等方面。教授們分享了各自院校的經驗與成果，展示了成功的合作項目，並探討了未來合作的新機遇。

訪問的一大亮點是與論壇副秘書長Danilo Afonso Henriques博士的會面。Henriques博士強調，學術合作在促進中國與葡語國家之間的相互理解與共同發展方面具有重要意義。他表達了對推動經濟合作、教育卓越與文化交流等倡議的支持。

此次訪問突顯了澳門大學及其合作夥伴在推動國際合作方面的承諾。通過持續的對話與協作，澳門論壇在彌合學術與文化差距方面發揮著關鍵作用，為全球學術界的成長與發展作出貢獻。此次訪問進一步深化了中國與葡語國家之間的合作關係，推動建立更緊密、更具意義的夥伴關係。