中欧文化高峰论坛上的致辞.doc

在中欧文化高峰论坛上的致辞 中华人民共和国国务院总理 温家宝 2010年10月6日，布鲁塞尔 Remarks by H.E. Wen Jiabao Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China At the China-EU High-Level Cultural Forum Brussels, 6 October 2010 尊敬的巴罗佐主席， 尊敬的艾柯教授， 女士们，先生们： President José Manuel Barroso, Professor Umberto Eco, Ladies and Gentlemen, 非常高兴来到欧盟总部，出席中欧文化高峰论坛。今年是中国与欧盟建交35周年，中欧双方借此重要时机首次举办文化论坛，很有意义。这是中欧文化交流史上的一大创新，标志着中欧文化交流进入了新的阶段，也表明中欧关系深入向前发展。在此，我代表中国政府表示热烈祝贺！ I am delighted to visit the EU headquarters and attend the China-EU High-Level Cultural Forum. This year marks the 35th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, and it is highly significant to hold a China-EU cultural forum, the very first of its kind on such an important occasion. This is a creative event in the history of our cultural exchanges. It symbolizes a new stage in our cultural interactions and a step forward in the overall China-EU relations. On behalf of the Chinese government, I wish to extend my warm congratulations. 文化是沟通人与人心灵和情感的桥梁，是国与国加深理解和信任的纽带。文化交流比政治交流更久远，比经济交流更深刻。随着时光的流逝和时代的变迁，许多人物和事件都会变成历史，但文化却永远存在，历久弥新，并长时间地影响着人们的思想和生活。不同的地域环境造就了不同的文化底蕴，形成了各具特色的文化形态，它们如同浩瀚苍穹的璀璨群星，交相辉映，光耀宇宙。正是文化的多样性，使不同文化相互影响，相互交融，相互促进，推动了人类文明的进步，也丰富了人类的生活。 Culture is a bridge that connects peoples hearts and minds, and a bond that enhances understanding and trust between states. Cultural exchanges have a longer history than exchanges in the political field and a more profound impact than economic exchanges. As time goes by, many prominent figures and events will fade into history. But culture lives on. It gains even stronger vitality with the passage of time and has an enduring influence on the way we think and live. Different geographies have nurtured a variety of cultures, each with unique features and attributes. They are like the shining stars in the sky, adding radiance to each other and illuminating the vast universe. Cultural diversity inspires different cultures to interact with each other, influence each other and complement ea