Hongkou District Party Secretary Li Qian met with Dutch Consul General in Shanghai Marjo Crompvoets and her delegation.
Li Qian extended a warm welcome to Crompvoets and her team, providing a brief overview of Hongkou's economic and social development.
He highlighted the strong partnership between China and the Netherlands, particularly in the areas of trade and culture.
As a forefront of Shanghai’s openness to the world, Hongkou has consistently prioritized developing friendly relations with the Netherlands.
Currently, Hongkou and the Netherlands share a solid foundation in economic and cultural exchanges.
Li expressed his hope that this visit would deepen Crompvoets' understanding of Hongkou and facilitate broader and higher-level exchanges and cooperation in trade, technology, industry, education, and culture, thereby advancing the relationship between the two parties.
Crompvoets remarked that she was deeply impressed by Hongkou's rich cultural heritage and excellent development environment. She emphasized that the Dutch Consulate General in Shanghai looks forward to continuing to strengthen ties and interactions with Hongkou across various fields.
Crompvoets underscored the importance of deepening practical cooperation in trade, shipping, and culture to foster mutual exchanges and enhance friendship, aiming for better development together.