Moldovan Ambassador, Chinese officials discuss country’s inclusion in China’s tourist destinations program

Moldova's inclusion in China’s tourist destinations program and the development of cooperation between tourism agencies from both countries were discussed by Petru Frunze, the country’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China with Chinese officials. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the international tourism forum Xianghu Dialogue, held in Hefei, Anhui Province.


“The dialogue focused on strengthening Moldovan-Chinese cooperation in tourism, intensifying tourist exchanges, and, in particular, the need to include the Republic of Moldova in China’s program of approved tourist destinations (Approved Destination Status – ADS). Obtaining this status would facilitate the promotion of our country on China’s tourism market and create the conditions for increasing the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Republic of Moldova,” Petru Frunze said.




Petru Frunze also met with Xu Rong, a representative of the Agency for International Cooperation and Exchanges, an institution subordinate to China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The discussions focused on identifying opportunities for cooperation in tourism and developing contacts between tourism agencies from the Republic of Moldova and China.

Xianghu Dialogue was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the World Tourism Alliance.



China supports the Republic of Moldova’s efforts to obtain approved destination status in order to facilitate the promotion of the country and make it better known among Chinese tourists. This was stated by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Moldova Zhihua Dong in an interview with MOLDPRES. Among the attractions that could spark the interest of visitors from China, the diplomat mentioned Moldovan wineries, picturesque landscapes, and the authentic natural environment, emphasizing that the Republic of Moldova possesses unique tourism resources.