20/11/2024 In a recent interview with CCTV (Portuguese), Associate Professor Francisco Leandro from the University of Macau’s Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) and Department of Government and Public Administration (DGPA) discussed the significance of Macau’s 25th anniversary as a Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Professor Leandro emphasized Macau’s unique position as a vital platform for fostering relations between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
During the interview, Professor Leandro also highlighted Macau’s historical and cultural ties with Portuguese-speaking nations, which have been instrumental in enhancing diplomatic and economic exchanges. The Professor Leandro noted that Macau’s bilingual environment and legal system, influenced by both Chinese and Portuguese traditions, provide a robust framework for international cooperation.

Professor Leandro also pointed out that Macau’s strategic location and its role in the Greater Bay Area initiative further strengthen its capacity to serve as a bridge. The SAR’s efforts in hosting forums, trade fairs, and cultural events have significantly contributed to deepening mutual understanding and collaboration.

As Macau celebrates this milestone, Professor Leandro expressed optimism about its future role in global affairs, particularly in enhancing China’s Belt and Road Initiative by leveraging its unique advantages to connect with Portuguese-speaking countries. This interview underscores Macau’s ongoing commitment to its role as a dynamic and influential platform in international relations and a contributor to Chinese national plans.

2024年11月20日——在中央電視台（CCTV）葡語頻道的一次專訪中，澳門大學社會科學學院（FSS）及政府與行政學系（DGPA）利天佑副教授探討了澳門作為特別行政區（SAR）成立25周年的重要意義。他強調，澳門在促進中國與葡語國家關係方面具有獨特而關鍵的平台作用。

在訪談中，利天佑教授指出，澳門與葡語國家之間的歷史與文化聯繫在推動外交與經濟交流方面發揮了重要作用。他表示，澳門的雙語環境以及融合中葡傳統的法律體系，為國際合作提供了堅實的制度基礎。

利天佑教授還提到，澳門的戰略地理位置以及其在粵港澳大灣區建設中的角色，進一步增強了其作為橋樑的能力。澳門通過舉辦論壇、貿易展覽和文化活動，有效促進了相互理解與合作。
在澳門慶祝這一重要里程碑之際，利天佑教授對澳門未來在全球事務中的角色表示樂觀，特別是在推動“一帶一路”倡議方面，澳門可憑藉其獨特優勢加強與葡語國家的聯繫。此次專訪突顯了澳門持續致力於作為國際關係中充滿活力與影響力的平台，並積極參與國家發展戰略的角色。