On the afternoon of September 1, 2021, Ms. Alenka Suhadolnik, Slovenian ambassador to China visited the Institute of European Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Feng Zhongping, Director of the Institute, received the ambassador and Liu Zuokui, Deputy Director of the Institute attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on hot topics of common concern, such as cultural exchanges between China and Slovenia, the current situation of the China-EU relations and China- CEEC Cooperation, and expressed their respective positions and views. Both sides agreed that China-Slovenia friendship has a long history, the foundation of bilateral relations is good, and has broad common interests and strong needs for cooperation. Slovenia has begun to hold the rotating presidency of the EU, and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Slovenia will also usher in next year. The two sides are willing to take this opportunity to actively carry out communication and cooperation in various fields, further consolidate bilateral good relations and constantly promote new progress in China-EU cooperation.