Kang Yi Meets with Marcio Pochmann, President of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics

On the morning of October 23, Kang Yi, Commissioner of the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS of China), met in Beijing with a delegation led by Marcio Pochmann, President of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Commissioner Kang welcomed President Pochmann and his delegation. He noted that in recent years, the NBS of China and the IBGE have maintained close exchanges. The statistical agencies of the two countries have deepened cooperation, shared statistical concepts and approaches, and worked together to address common challenges. The NBS of China is ready to exchange views and experience with the IBGE on innovative initiatives in statistical modernization and reform, strengthen mutual learning, and further expand space for future cooperation.

President Pochmann expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended by the NBS of China. He noted that statistical agencies around the world face common challenges in the new era of digital transformation. He expressed the hope for closer exchanges and cooperation with the NBS of China, learning from China’s excellent experience and best practices in statistical work and jointly advancing the development of statistics.

Lei Xiaowu, Deputy Commissioner of the NBS of China, and officials from the Administrative Office (Department of International Cooperation), the Department of Statistical Design and Management, and the Statistical Education and Training Center also attended the meeting.