The Sixth 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Exposition and the 25th Cross-Straits Fair Opened in Fuzhou with Two Guests of Honor for the First Time

FUZHOU,China,May 19,2023 --On May 18,the Sixth 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Exposition and the 25thCross-Straits Fair (hereinafter referred to as "May 18") opened in Fuzhou. Thisyear marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative,and the "May18" event has for the first time seen two Guests of Honor,which are Indonesiaand Argentina,according to the Organizing Committee.

A Glance at the Sixth 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Exposition and the 25th Cross-Straits Fair

The exhibition areas of Argentine featured Argentina's industrial development,tourism resources,football culture,investment environment,and others.

A total of 35 Indonesian enterprises were invited to show high-endmanufacturing,tourism industry,jewelry,seasoning sauces,national clothing,traditional handicrafts,spice products,fruit,bird's nest,coffee,candy,biscuits,prawn crackers,instant noodles,jelly and other products withIndonesian characteristics in the exhibition.

This year,the Fuzhou delegation carried out in-depth economic and tradenegotiations to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation with the friendlycity when they visit Indonesia. The two sides sealed contracts for 26 projectscovering food,clean energy,new materials,textiles,and other industries witha total investment of 55.7 billion Chinese yuan.

As one of the important activities of "May 18",the Economic and Trade Exchangeand Cooperation of the National Business Association of 2023 Fujian Belt andRoad Initiative was held in Fuzhou from May 17 to May 19.

With the theme of Mutual Benefit and Win-win Cooperation,the event invitedforeign representatives from 14 countries including Ethiopia,Kenya,Myanmarand Uzbekistan of the Belt and Road Initiative National Business Associationsand China-CEEC Business Council.

During the event,Fuzhou,Quanzhou,Sanming,Longyan,Ningde and other citiesin Fujian Province made special promotions for the 21st Century Maritime SilkRoad Expo and industries with local characteristics.

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