The 3rd China-CEEC（Central and Eastern European Countries）Art Cooperation Forum, organized collaboratively by Serbia's Ministry of Culture and Information and China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, commenced via video link on November 25. 

Themed “We Are in the Future”, the two-day forum featured four sub-forums, including Visual Arts, Film Art, Animation and Video Game Art, facilitating discussions among experts and artists from 17 countries on promoting cultural exchange.

During the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by Mr Gojković, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information of Serbia, and Mr Hu Heping, Minister of Culture and Tourism of China.

Mr Gojković highlighted that during the COVID-19 epidemic, countries are more aware of the importance of mutual support and cooperation. Serbia will continue to actively participate in China-CEEC cooperation and support cultural advancement.

Mr Hu Heping emphasized that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China is willing to work with CEEC to adhere to extensive consultation and joint construction. He encouraged balanced, open, innovative, and pragmatic exchanges, aiming to foster stable and progressive relations. China is also willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with CEEC in other fields, making new and greater contributions to promoting the progress of human civilization and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

During the Film Art sub-forum, Ori Group’s Ms Lu Weiyao, General Manager of the International Business Department, and Ms Wang, Choreo Director of the Creative Business Department, engaged in discussions. Ms Lu presented Ori Group’s international collaborations and interactions with film institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. She also conducted online exchanges and discussions with guests from the Serbia Film Center, University of Montenegro, North Macedonia FX3X Group, Film Bureau of the Republic of North Macedonia and other guests.

In terms of content creation, Ori Group remains committed to international cooperation, echoing its principle of “Telling Chinese stories that the world can understand and Delivering global tales that will inspire China” while fostering mutual respect and cooperation. The Forum provides an avenue for expanding collaborations with CEEC film institutions, furthering mutual growth in the Central and Eastern European cultural landscape.