Li Dianxun, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, met with Harris Potani, Malawi's first consul general in Changsha, and his entourage on the morning of November 13, 2024.

Deputy Secretary Li, on behalf of the provincial Party committee and the provincial government, welcomed the guests. He noted that Hunan has an advantageous geographical location, a sound industrial foundation, great market potential, and rich scientific and educational resources. It is known as an agricultural and cultural tourism powerhouse, with broad prospects for development. Malawi serves as an important bridge and window in China-Africa cooperation. The establishment and operation of the Consulate General of the Republic of Malawi in Changsha will better promote communication and collaboration between Hunan and Malawi and even the whole Africa.

Hunan has been promoting in-depth reform and high-level opening up in a coordinated manner, aiming for high-quality development. Li expected the two sides to explore the potential of respective demand and supply capacity, further strengthening cooperation in such fields as construction machinery, modern agriculture, new energy, and comprehensive health care. Both sides may also expand exchanges in science and technology, education, culture and tourism, to better benefit the people of the two sides with pragmatic collaboration, he added.

Consul General Potani thanked Hunan for its support and assistance to the Consulate General of Malawi in Changsha. He looked forward to enhancing cooperation in manufacturing, agriculture, culture and tourism, and medical care, aiming to achieve fruitful results.

Photos taken by Yang Jiajun.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: Voice of Hunan