Surinamese delegation visits Xiamen

Xiamen officials pose for a group photo with a delegation from the Republic of Surinam at a meeting in Xiamen, Fujian province on Sept 19. [Photo/ xmfo.gov.cn]

The coastal city of Xiamen in East China's Fujian province and the Republic of Surinam will seek to deepen economic and trade links, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Xiamen on Sept 18.

Chen Qiuxiong, vice secretary of the CPC Xiamen municipal committee and president of Xiamen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, extended a warm welcome to the Surinamese delegation.

The Surinamese officials also attended the 2017 China International Fair for Investment and Trade, held from Sept 18 to 21, during their stay in Xiamen.

They paid visits to two companies in Xiamen and learned about the city's experience in promoting the food processing and marine bio-pharmacy industries.

During the meeting, Chen said that for overseas Chinese, Surinam serves as the front door to South America and that Surinam is the only Latin American country to recognize China's Spring Festival as a statutory public holiday.

Chen also expressed his eagerness to see frequent exchanges and cooperation in investment and trade between the two sides.

The Surinamese side introduced the country's rich mineral and forest resources, and agreed that the two sides can strengthen cooperation on the economy and trade, technology, tourism and food processing.