Friday, April 20, 2012

Iloilo Flirts with China

An agreement for the establishment of friendly relations between this city and the Municipal People's Government of Huaibei in Anhui Province, China will be signed here on April 24.

Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog and Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Jerry P. TreƱas will lead city officials in welcoming Mayor Niu Nutao and party.

The Chinese delegation is composed of their top city officials and key personalities in business and industry.

"We wish to enhance the mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Philippines, and develop close ties between our cities," Mabilog said.

The signing will be held during a dinner program at Hotel del Rio.

The two cities will carry out exchanges and cooperation in the fields of economy, trade and technology to promote enterprises of both cities.

Iloilo City and Huaibei are also committed to the development of culture, education exchanges and cooperation and advance close relationship through visits, communications and the like.

They will also share information and best practices in the fields of urban construction, environmental protection, tourism management; among others.

Mabilog visited Huaibei in October last year as part of his official trip to China.

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