Liverpool recently signed a friendship agreement with Kunming. The partnership will see the two cities build on existing ties and work together to create a positive, mutually beneficial relationship.
The agreement is the result of a dialogue between the Vice Mayor of the Kunming Municipal Government and Joe Anderson, the Mayor of Liverpool, in Chengdu in September 2015.
The agreement was signed by Gary Millar, the Vice Mayor of Liverpool, cabinet member for Business, Enterprise, and Investment, and board member of Liverpool Vision, and Vice Mayor Zhao Xuenong from Kunming at a ceremony in the Chinese city.
Counselor Millar and Ellen Cutler, Director of Invest Liverpool (part of Liverpool Vision), attended the ceremony as part of a wider visit to Southwest China, organised by Invest Liverpool.
Under the friendship agreement, the cities will seek to deliver sustainable economic and community benefits by collaborating on a broad range of activities, including trade and investment, science and technology, culture, creative, and tourism. The partnership will be developed and implemented through bilateral friendship visits.
Business delegations from Kunming will also be attending the International Festival for Business 2016. There is also the potential to host a Liverpool event in Kunming.
The British Consulate has been working closely with Liverpool to support its growing city-to-city relationships in China through a year-long project that focused on urban regeneration, healthcare, and creative.
The successful outcome of this visit provides a strong base for continuing our engagement with Liverpool and in supporting cities across South West China in strengthening their cultural and commercial links with cities across the UK.
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