The exhibition offers previously unpublished archival material on the origins and evolution of relations between the two countries, including diplomatic exchanges and bilateral economic and cultural agreements.

The opening was attended by DPA Deputy Director General Endrit Musaj, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to Albania Huang Xuehu, China Media Group journalist Gëzim Podgorica, international relations researcher Gjon Boriçi, and representatives of the Confucius Institute, Jin Qiao and Glendi Xhani.

“Documents have a unique way of bringing us closer to history. They speak not only through later memories, but through the language of the time in which they were created. They preserve decisions, correspondence, meetings, ideas and relations which, taken together, help us better understand a particular historical period,” Musaj said.

Podgorica praised the DPA’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with China’s counterpart archival institution.

“The opportunities for communication are broad and have a positive effect, allowing cooperation across our bridge of friendship to grow continuously. If we encourage these efforts and identify areas for cooperation, I am sure our work and friendship will continue to grow,” he said.

Among the documents on display is a 1949 record in which the Chinese side sought to establish diplomatic relations with Albania, along with a document relating to the opening of Albania’s embassy in China in 1954.

The exhibition was organised as part of Chinese Culture Week and follows a recent meeting between DPA Director General Auron Rrokaj and Chinese Ambassador to Albania Pang Chunxue.

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