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European ambitions vs China's new Silk Road perspectives

One Belt-One Road initiative

“China and the balance of European interests”

15 September 2017, 16:30-21:00
Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, TIF-Helexpo, Thessaloniki, Greece

A special event on China’s One Belt-One Road initiative “China and the balance of European interests” is organized by the Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum and TIF-Helexpo on September 15th 2017, 16:30-21:00 at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki-Greece.

The conference aims to further debate on the trading and developmental perspectives between China and Europe, and the significance of the various corridors linking Asia’s major economic power through the new Silk Road as well as the maritime road through the Mediterranean.

It will be held on the occasion of the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (9-17/9/2017), at which China is Honorary Country this year. Presentations will be in English.

AGENDA

16.30: Registrations (Participation by invitation and e-registration only)
17.00: Welcome note
Mr. Giannis Balakakis
Chair Organizing Committee Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum
17.10: Sessions introduction
Mrs. Siwarde J. SAP
Member Steering Committee Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum
17:15: One Belt-One Road, caliber for economic development in SEE
Mr. Stergios Pitsiorlas
Deputy Minister of Economy and Development, Greece
17:45: China’s pivot to SEE, contestation and cooperation in connectivity
Dr. Maaike Okano-Heijmans
Sr.Research Fellow, Clingendael, Netherlands Institute of International Relations
18:15: The Black Sea economic corridor as a bridge between Europe and Asia
Ambassador Bratislav Dordevic
Executive Manager of the Permanent International Secretariat, Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
18:45: Discussion
19.15: Interconnectivity of destinations in the Balkans & Black Sea Region
Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis
Managing Director, TIF Helexpo
19.30: Announcing 2018 Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum Hosting City
2017 Hosting City Governors’ message
Mr. Ioannis Moisiadis, Governor Regional Unit of Serres
2018 Hosting City Governors’ presentation
Mr. Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki
20:00: Networking cocktail
 
Practical Information:
* Participation by invitation and e-registration only
* Presentations will be in English
* Participants holding no invitation, their registration is subject to the approval of the organizers
* Access to the venue requires a valid e-pass that will be provided to the participants by email on 11/9/2017
 
Speakers Bios, click here
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When?

Friday, September 15, 2017 4:30 PM

Where?

Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art
TIF-Helexpo
546 36 Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki,Greece


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