On 27 November 2020, Ms. Wang Hongliu, Director of General Affairs and Coordination Division of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) attended and addressed the 2020 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) (Xuzhou) Regional Cooperation and Exchange Conference, and the Multilateral Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Forum.
The event was presided over by Mr. Zhuang Zhaolin, Mayor of Xuzhou City. Mr. Wang Rongping, Vice Chairman of CPPCC Jiangsu Provincial Committee, Mr. Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of SCO, Mr. Zhou Tiegen, Secretary of the CPC Xuzhou Municipal Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Xuzhou Municipal People’s Congress and Director Wang Hongliu delivered remarks.
Mr. Wang Rongping quoted President Xi Jinping as saying that China’s door of opening-up will only open even wider. Jiangsu Province would continue to pursue opening-up on all fronts and build itself into a world market of shared benefits for all Jiangsu stands ready to expand cooperation with all partners including SCO and ACC.
In his video speech, Mr. Vladimir Norov indicated that the historical city of Xuzhou is an important industrial and commercial hub in China with a strong scientific, educational and cultural base. SCO member states would like to deepen economic and trade cooperation with Xuzhou to forge a new model of win-win cooperation.
Mr. Zhou Tiegen said that Xuzhou would continue to give full play to its location advantage and strive to become the centre of Huaihai Economic Zone with a new concept of development. Xuzhou would combine the Shanghai Spirit with Xuzhou Wisdom, uphold the principle of opening-up and inclusiveness, optimize cooperation mechanism with SCO and advance connectivity in various fields.
Ms. Wang Hongliu elaborated on the development of ASEAN-China friendly cooperation against the background of COVID-19. She praised SCO for playing an important role in sustaining regional security and prosperity, and noted regional cooperation’s special role in promoting international relations and economic cooperation. She said that the recently signed RECP agreement embodies the victory of multilateralism and free trade. Ms. Wang indicated that ACC would like to work closely with SCO and Xuzhou to promote the comprehensive and balanced development of regional economy, society and culture.
Around 150 guests including Mr. Sherali Jonon, Deputy Secretary-General of SCO, ambassadors and diplomats from SCO member states, observers, dialogue partners and friendly countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka and Egypt, diplomats of AMS embassies and consulates including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia, officials from Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Jiangsu Provinces and Xuzhou city, representatives from business sector attended the event.
The event also witnessed the unveiling ceremony of Xuzhou-SCO Friendship Park and the signing ceremony of 12 cooperation agreements between enterprises, entities and educational institutes from Xuzhou on one side and those from SCO, SCO member states and AMS, including Cambodia and Lao PDR on the other. Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Huaihai International Inland Port Operation Corporation Ltd., China Railway Express Xuzhou Corporation, Xuzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau and other enterprises and entities conducted promotional activities.
On the evening of 26 November, Mr. Wang Rongping met with Deputy Secretary-General Jonon, Director Wang Hongliu and other guests of the conference.
During her stay in Xuzhou, Ms. Wang exchanged views with leaders of SCO and Xuzhou city and other conference participants on strengthening cooperation. She also visited local enterprises and demonstration projects including Xuzhou Heavy Machinery Corporation Ltd., Xuzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone and Zijinshan Beautiful Village.
京公网安备 11010502040265号