Chinese delegation to discuss more projects with Ilocos Norte

August 20, 2018 Provincial

Ilocos Norte will once again welcome a delegation coming from its sister Province of Shandong, Republic of China, this August 21 to 22, 2018, to discuss potential collaborations with local stakeholders in infrastructure, agriculture, and trades.
The delegation, led by Vice Chairman of the Shandong Committee of the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference Wu Cuiyun, will be composed of eight others coming from provincial agencies, including the Department of Commerce, Department of Research, and Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
Joining them on their two-day visit will be members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, led by Vice Governor Angelo M. Barba and Senior Board Member Matthew M. Manotoc.
Provincial Sustainable Development Center (SDC) head Edwin Cariño shared his hope saying, “Because of the advancement of technology, we might be getting some technology or information that could enhance yung mga area of preference nila, which are also our areas of preference – agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, and trades or business”.
Last year, another delegation from Shandong, led by Vice Governor Wang Junmin, donated three rice milling machines a total worth of P1.5 million following a visit to the Chinese Rice Hybrid Plantation in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.
Ilocos Norte Chinese Consulate head Wang Jianqun assured, “Philippine relations with China are moving on the right track,” adding that continuing to work together would be a “win-win” strategy.
Ilocos Norte and Shandong became sister provinces in 2002. Since taking oath as governor, Imee R. Marcos has continually harnessed this global linkage to provide better quality of life for her constituents. M.RAMOS, M.CASTRO, PGIN / ABN