Pencho Milkov and Zlatomira Stefanova visited the Chinese city of Yichun, which is twinned with Ruse

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Mayor Pencho Milkov and Deputy Mayor Zlatomira Stefanova visited the Chinese city of Yichun, Jiangxi District, at the invitation of the local administration. The purpose of the visit was the official start of the twinning process between the two cities, for which a unanimous decision was made by the Ruse Municipal Council.

At an official ceremony, the delegation was welcomed by the mayor of the city of Yichun, Tang Ganming.

 "Our two cities share many common aspirations and visions, and I believe that together we can create bridges of friendship and cooperation that will stand the test of time. It is inspiring to see how Yichun develops and overcomes modern challenges with such energy and determination. You are an example for many cities around the world with your sustainable approach to modernization and community care. We want to learn from your experience and share our own achievements and good practices in order to build a solid and mutually enriching relationship," said Pencho Milkov. He thanked for the warm welcome and said that he was looking forward to future joint projects.

The main areas of cooperation were outlined - economy, education, sports, tourism and culture. The mayor and his deputy took part in thematic meetings and visits aimed at strengthening the relations in these areas.

In the economic aspect, visits were made to industrial zones and local companies specializing in hydraulic systems, lithium-ion batteries, building materials and logistics. The aim was to create connections between Ruse and Chinese companies with an emphasis on the strategic transport corridor of Ruse.

The hosts had also organized a visit to the sports school in Ichun. It ended with the signing of a cooperation agreement in the field of sports with a special focus on rowing sports. In 2023, the Municipality of Ruse received 4 dragon boats from the town of Ichun as a gift. They will be used during the World Dragon Boat Championship, which will be held in 2025 in the Lipnik Forest Park.

Jiangxi and Ruse regions also offer unique opportunities for tourism. According to Zlatomira Stefanova, these resources can be promoted among the residents of the two cities in view of the development of bilateral tourist exchange.

The largest university in Yichun, where more than 18,000 students are trained in the specialties of pedagogy, medicine and technology, was also visited. Opportunities for exchange of students and lecturers between it and the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" were discussed.

Pencho Milkov sent an official invitation to the Mayor of Yichun Tang Ganming for a visit to Ruse, which will be carried out next May. This will continue the process of twinning between the two cities.

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