Ivan Belozertsev held a meeting with the Vice Governor of the Government of Province Xie Zhu on Friday, December 22, 2017.
The parties discussed joint work within the framework of the agreement signed in June this year.
Ivan Belozertsev told the guests about the successful Russian-Chinese projects being implemented in the Penza region.
"It's comfortable for Chinese partners to work on Penza land. I am confident that your visit will give an additional impetus to the development of our trade, economic and cultural relations, " - he said.
Currently, the project on the establishment of a Russian-Chinese agricultural park is being implemented in the Shemisheysky district, which is carried out by the company Wannyan LLC from this province.
"We are for effective cooperation, it is important for us to develop business, ready to support Chinese companies. Enterprises that already work with us, get profit and increase investments in business, "- said the head of the region.
The vice-governor thanked Ivan Belozertsev for the invitation to visit the Penza region and noted the prospects for cooperation.
"China and Russia have rather long borders and are good partners, we develop contacts and get good results of teamwork," - Xie Zhu said.
She announced her intention to expand cooperation in the agrarian sphere.
"The Penza region is a region with a high level of agricultural development, like Jiangxi. We will involve provincial enterprises in investing in your region, " - the head of the foreign delegation commented.
Also, Xie Zhu talked about visiting a number of facilities in Penza and shared her plans to develop cooperation in the field of medical technologies.
Ivan Belozertsev, in his turn, invited the vice-governor of the Chinese province to participate in the International Forum InnoMed, which has been held in Penza for several years in a row, and proved itself to be effective and popular among scientists, practicing physicians and potential investors.
"You can imagine the products of your cluster, we would discuss the options for setting up joint ventures," - the governor voiced the idea.
Xie Zhu invited Ivan Belozertsev to attend the International Exhibition on Investments and Environmental Development, which will be held in the province next year.
The parties reached an agreement on the implementation of a number of projects in the sphere of culture, education, and tourism.
"We visited museums and believed that the Penza region has a wonderful art," - the vice-governor shared.
She said that the province of Jiangxi is famous for its porcelain products, here was the first factory of Chinese porcelain.
"The products of our oldest Nikolsky glass and crystal factory are known in many countries, every year here we hold a festival for which masters of international level come," - the governor said.
A similar event is held every October in the Chinese province.
Ivan Belozertsev suggested organizing visits of masters to these symposiums for the exchange of experience and technologies.
In addition, 54 students will come from the province to Penza in 2018 to study at the Penza State University.
The head of the subject of the federation also expressed his readiness to help with the deployment of fans from China who can come to the match of the World Cup in football in the neighboring region.
Penza region will expand cooperation with Jiangxi Province

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