Chinese Ambassador visits Western Macedonia to discuss cooperation

Fang Qiu, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Greece, conducted a visit to the Western Macedonia region to explore collaborative opportunities with local authorities.

In Kastoria, the Ambassador met with Vice Regional Governor Dimitris Savvopoulos to discuss development in tourism, education, culture, and entrepreneurship. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the local fur industry and potential trade expansion with the Chinese market. The Ambassador also expressed interest in establishing a sister-city relationship between the Municipality of Kastoria and a Chinese region.

In a separate meeting, the Governor of Western Macedonia, Giorgos Amanatidis, met with the Ambassador to address energy transition and the region's decarbonization processes. Discussions also covered the agri-food sector, specifically high-quality products like Kozani saffron, and strengthening ties with the University of Western Macedonia. Both parties emphasized enhancing business relations through the region's natural and cultural heritage.