Forum on development of China's Tibet opens in Rome

A participant of the Second Forum on Tibet walks past billboards about the education of children of China's Tibetan ethnic group, in Rome, Italy, Oct. 22, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)

Italian Cultural Minister Sen. Sandro Bondi said the forum would help further develop relations between Italy and China.

The event and another culture activity next year, when Italy will celebrate Italy-China Year, would all be part of bilateral cooperation in culture, he said.

Chair of the forum Cesare Romiti, president of Italy-China Foundation, echoed Bondi, saying the convention of the forum "is of great significance as it gives us an opportunity to know Tibet better."