On February 13, Chen Zhichang, Mayor of Nanjing, received the delegation led by Bertrand Lortholary, French Ambassador to China.
Nanjing and France have maintained robust cultural exchanges and close economic cooperation, with French enterprises having demonstrated strong growth momentum in Nanjing.
During the talks focusing on deepening practical cooperation and enhancing bilateral exchanges, both sides reached consensus that Nanjing's strengths in industrial infrastructure, sci-tech educational resources, and innovation capabilities present extensive opportunities for collaboration. Both sides expect to intensify collaboration in technological innovation, accelerate the low-carbon transition, advance the international consumption center development, and expand cultural exchanges. The two parties are committed to deepening sister-city cooperation, facilitating the implementation of premium resources and industrial projects in Nanjing for mutual benefit and shared prosperity.
Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, attended the meeting.
