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Opening Speech by the Office of Foreign Affairs of Zhejiang Provincial People's Government

   Good morning! Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
   I feel glad to be invited by Hangzhou Regional Center (Asia-pacific) for Small Hydro Power (HRC) for attending the opening ceremony of 2006 Seminars on "Water Resources Planning and Management" and "Power System Planning and Analysis" for Cambodia. On behalf of the Office of Foreign Affairs of Zhejiang Provincial People's Government, I would like to congratulate HRC for holding these 2 seminars, and meanwhile, I would also extend my warmly welcome to all the friends from the water sector and the power sector of Cambodia.
   Zhejiang has a long history of interacting with foreign countries. During the prosperous Tang dynasty of over 1200 years ago, products from Zhejiang such as silk, porcelain and tea made their way to Middle Asia and Europe by merchant ships and through the famous Silk Road. During the 13th century, the great Italian traveler, Marco Polo, came to Hangzhou and was deeply attracted to its profound culture and beautiful scenery, so he acclaimed Hangzhou as "the finest and most magnificent city in the world". From then on, Hangzhou has been renowned as "the paradise on earth".
   Recently, more and more countries and international organizations are cooperating with our province. So far, the province, together with cities under its direct jurisdiction, has established friendly relations with 168 provinces, cities and counties in 40 countries such as Japan, the U.S., Germany, France, U.K., Brazil, South Africa and so on. Moreover, the province has established widespread exchange and cooperation with more than 220 countries and regions in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, culture etc., framing an extensive and far¨Creaching worldwide cooperative network.
   China and Cambodia cherish a long-term traditional friendship, and recently the visit exchanges between two governments further enhanced this friendship of two peoples. We believe, these seminars held here, can also promote the mutual exchanges between the related Cambodian departments, local governments, and Zhejiang province.
   Finally, with this opportunity, I sincerely wish that the traditional friendship between our two governments and peoples can be further deepened, and also expect a long-term and extensive cooperation to be set up between our province and your provinces, and between Chinese concerned departments and your related sectors. Wish a full success to the two seminars in advance, and also wish all the Cambodian friends have a nice stay in Zhejiang. Thanks.

 

 

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