Fujian Delegation To Malaysia Strengthens Economic, Trade And Cultural Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Fujian delegation held extensive activities for economic, trade and cultural exchanges, as well as renewed connections with Fujian communities in Malaysia during a four-day visit to Malaysia from May 11 to 14.

They also worked toward greater cooperation between Fujian and Malaysia in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, culture, education and sister-province and sister-city relationships.

The delegation was led by Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People's Congress, Zhou Zuyi.

Malaysia is Fujian's fourth largest trading partner in ASEAN. Last year, two-way trade exceeded 60 billion yuan, and the two sides have also seen robust growth in mutual investment and frequent exchanges in culture, education and tourism. (100 yuan=RM64.65)

In Kuala Lumpur, the delegation held the "Refreshing Fujian: Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Road" Cultural and Tourism Promotion Conference and the China (Fujian) - Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Symposium, injecting new impetus to and creating new opportunities for Fujian-Malaysia cooperation in relevant areas.

Currently, there are five pairs of sister relationships between Fujian and Malaysia, namely, Fujian and Sarawak, Xiamen and Penang, Quanzhou and Kuching South, Putian and Sibu, and Ningde and Sibu.

The establishment of partnership has opened the door to frequent mutual visits, and pragmatic and effective cooperation in various areas and forms, according to the Information Office of Fujian Provincial People's Government in a statement.

A land of vitality and opportunity, Fujian is a place for innovation and entrepreneurship. It is working to grow and upgrade the digital economy, marine economy, green economy, and culture and tourism-based economy.

Malaysian investors and entrepreneurs are warmly welcome to establish and expand their presence in the province, and work with Fujian to create more success stories in business cooperation and cultural exchanges.

-- BERNAMA