Zhang Yuzhuo, member of the Standing Committee of Tianjin Municipal Committee and Secretary of Binhai New Area District Committee, visited TEDA cooperation zone to inspect and guide the work

Zhang Yuzhuo, member of the Standing Committee of Tianjin Municipal Committee and Secretary of Binhai New Area District Committee, visited TEDA cooperation zone to inspect and guide the work

In order to further implement the "Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting the Accelerated Development of the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone" (referred to as the "Upgrade Memorandum") signed by the Egyptian Suez Canal Economic Zone Administration and the Tianjin Municipal Government in April 2019, and continue to promote China-Egypt The TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone (referred to as "TEDA Cooperation Zone") is upgraded and constructed.

During the visit, the delegation called on Mr. Mamesh, adviser to the President of Egypt, and Chairman Yahya Zaki of the General Administration of Suez Economic Zone to discuss issues such as promoting the upgrading, innovation and high-quality development of the TEDA Cooperation Zone. On-site inspection of the construction of the TEDA Cooperation Zone, listening to reports from representatives of the cooperation zone and enterprises entering the zone on the operation of key projects, discussed with Ambassador Liao Liqiang, Minister and Public Counselors on further accelerating the transformation and upgrading of the TEDA Cooperation Zone.

On the morning of the 8th, Secretary Yuzhuo and his party successively discussed with Mr. Mamish, adviser to the President of Egypt, and Chairman Yahya Zaki of the General Administration of Suez Economic Zone on promoting the upgrading, innovation and high-quality development of the TEDA Cooperation Zone. The construction of the cooperation zone has received great attention from the two governments. It is a landmark project that connects the "Belt and Road" construction with the development strategy of the Suez Canal Corridor in Egypt. Especially in April this year, the General Administration of the Egyptian Special Administrative Region and the Tianjin Municipal Government signed an upgrade memorandum, marking that the TEDA Cooperation Zone has actively implemented the "Eight Major Actions" of China-Africa cooperation and became the first batch of upgrade projects in China's overseas economic and trade cooperation zones. The Chinese delegation's visit is intended to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the TEDA Cooperation Zone, and hopes that Egypt will give greater support in energy supply, infrastructure support, optimization of the approval process, and visa policies for Chinese staff. Consultant Mamish and Chairman Zaki both stated that the TEDA Cooperation Zone has made great contributions to local economic development, tax increases, employment solutions, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The next step is to introduce companies involving multiple industries and representing advanced technology levels. To settle in and contribute to the development of the North-South linkage of the Suez Economic Zone, Egypt will continue to give strong support.

On the afternoon of the 8th, Secretary Zhang Yuzhuo and his party visited the TEDA Cooperation Zone to guide the work. First of all, in the TEDA Impression Exhibition Hall on the first floor of the Comprehensive Supporting Service Center, Secretary Zhang Yuzhuo and his party listened to the report on the results of the upgrading and construction of the TEDA Cooperation Zone. Subsequently, he visited the site of the TEDA cooperation zone, focusing on the operation of key projects such as Jushi Company and Dayun Motorcycle. After listening to the report of the relevant enterprise leaders, Secretary Yuzhuo affirmed the project results and the efforts of all project personnel, and expressed condolences to all Chinese personnel and employees on the site.

On the evening of the 8th, the delegation called on the Chinese Embassy in Egypt and had a discussion with Ambassador Liao Liqiang, ministers and public senators. On behalf of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, Secretary Yuzhuo expressed his heartfelt thanks to the embassy for its care and support for the TEDA Cooperation Zone over the years, especially for the protection and attention given to the TEDA Cooperation Zone during the turbulent times in Egypt. Ambassador Liao Liqiang spoke highly of the brilliant achievements of the TEDA Cooperation Zone in the past 20 years and hoped to build it into a model for the construction of the "Belt and Road. In the face of the complex and changeable international situation, it is suggested that the governments of Tianjin and Binhai New area should strengthen their guidance and support to the TEDA Cooperation Zone. At the same time, it is hoped that Tianjin will use the TEDA Cooperation Zone as a platform and Luban Workshop as an opportunity to seek new cooperation in in-depth cultural exchanges between the two countries. The embassy will also help promote Egypt to provide support for the development of the TEDA cooperation zone in terms of preferential policies, complete supporting facilities, and RMB settlement, and create a good business environment. Secretary Yuzhuo said that he will report to the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee in a timely manner and actively implement Ambassador Liao Liqiang's opinions and suggestions. Tianjin TEDA Investment Holdings Co., Ltd., as an investor in the Egyptian project, is not only a high-quality brand built by Tianjin during the 40 years of reform and opening up, but also the Binhai New Area. Under the guidance of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee, governments at all levels will continue to improve the government governance system and enhance governance capacity, taking the new area development fund as the starting point, through market-oriented operation, further accelerate the transformation and upgrading of TEDA cooperation zone.

During the inspection, the delegation was deeply impressed by the vigorous development of the TEDA Cooperation Zone. Secretary Zhang Yuzhuo expressed his expectations for the future of the TEDA Cooperation Zone and gave relevant instructions on promoting the upgrading and construction of the TEDA Cooperation Zone.