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Russia hosts international students to explore improved connectivity between Asia and Europe

Xinhua, August 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Russian far eastern city of Vladivostok is set to host the 20th Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Summer University on Friday.

Under the theme "Gateways of Asia and Europe: Connectivity by Land, Sea & Air," 48 participants from 45 countries will travel together for two weeks across China, Mongolia and the Russian Federation.

The aim of the Asia-Europe team of young professionals and students is to explore the role of transportation and trade in connecting Asia and Europe in the past, present and future.

"We know that ASEF is very actively engaged in the field of socio-culture, the economy and finance. These issues are also very close to Vladivostok," said Elena Novitskaya, Chairman of Vladivostok's Duma, or parliament.

Founded in February 1997, ASEF has been organizing bi-regional exchange projects including the ASEF Summer University in order to promote greater understanding between Asia and Europe. Russia is hosting the event for the first time. Endi