Forum on development of China's Tibet concludes in Rome

A two-day forum on economic, cultural and social development in China's Tibet ended here on Friday.

A joint statement issued at the end of the forum, the second of its kind, hailed the event as a success in promoting understanding of the Chinese central government's policies in the Tibet Autonomous Region and the region's development in all sectors.

During the forum, there were in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics related to development in Tibet, including economic reforms, cultural and environmental protection, education, health care and tourism.

More than 20 Chinese and foreign government officials, experts, scholars and entrepreneurs delivered speeches at the forum, which has the theme "Tibet: Prospects of Development, Opportunities of Cooperation."

The forum drew more than 400 participants from China, Italy, Austria, the United States, India, Australia, Spain and Belgium.

It was jointly sponsored by the State Council Information Office of China, the Italy-China Foundation and the Chinese embassy in Italy. The first forum was held in Vienna in November 2007.

Source: Xinhua