Representatives from countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative said at the ongoing 30th China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair that they will further promote cooperation and exchanges with Northwest China's Gansu province.

The event themed "Sharing Opportunities, Seeking Development, and Creating Prosperity Together", is underway from July 6 to 10 in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. It has attracted representatives from the Belt and Road countries and regions, international organizations, well-known overseas enterprises, and business associations to conduct multi-level and multi-sector investment promotion and trade facilitation activities.

Vladimir Karanik, governor of Grodno Region in Belarus, said the Grodno region and Gansu have a long history of cooperation in various fields, and there is enormous potential for further collaboration. He hopes to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade, education and tourism to benefit the people of both regions.

Lin Chuqin, chairman of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said Gansu has a profound cultural heritage and vibrant development prospects. He said Thailand will further promote exchanges with Gansu in multiple fields and at multiple levels, to make greater contributions to the economic and trade prosperity of both sides.

Hu Changsheng, Party secretary of Gansu, said the Lanzhou fair has attracted a large number of knowledgeable individuals and entrepreneurs from both China and abroad to invest and start businesses in Gansu.

He said Gansu is accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system and creating a market-oriented, rule-of-law-based and internationalized business environment, and the province looks forward to deepening cooperation with all parties to create a better future together.

A total of 1,325 investment projects worth 604 billion yuan($83 billion) are expected to be signed during the event, according to the organizers.

Source: China Daily