Zhanjiang signed a Letter of Intent with Madagascar's DIANA Region on October 22 to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, establishing an international friendship-city relationship. This makes Zhanjiang the first Chinese friendship city of the DIANA Region, creating a new platform and injecting fresh vitality into practical local cooperation between China and Africa. As a result, the total number of Zhanjiang's international friendship cities has increased to 29, covering 17 countries.
Zhanjiang and DIANA Region sign a Letter of Intent to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.
A delegation from the Zhanjiang Municipal Government met with DIANA Region Governor Marovavy and signed the Letter of Intent in the minister's presence. Both sides explored practical cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, education and healthcare through technical training, business partnerships and exchanges.
The African Union's Agenda 2063 designates agricultural modernization and the development of the blue economy as key objectives. The cooperation between Zhanjiang and DIANA Region shows Zhanjiang's agricultural and fisheries development experience evolving from a "regional achievement" to an "international model."
Author | Chen Mingwei
Photo | Zhanjiang Municipal Foreign Affairs Bureau
