The China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation Forum kicks off during the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo on June 29.
The 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, entitled "Seeking Common Development, Sharing a Bright Future", kicked off in Changsha on June 29, attended by over 1,000 representatives from 68 countries and regions.
Wang Xiaojun, vice president of POWERCHINA, was invited to attend the opening ceremony as well as a series of events. He delivered a speech at the China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation Forum hosted by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.
Gou Ping, deputy director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, visited POWERCHINA's booth at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. Wang Xiaojun introduced him to the business development and cooperation achievements POWERCHINA has made in Africa over the past 60 years.
During the China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation Forum, Wang presented an overview of POWERCHINA's cooperation in Africa's infrastructure sector, highlighted the company's focus on green and sustainable development, and provided examples where it has actively taken social responsibility.
He pointed out that as the world's largest power engineering design and contracting company, POWERCHINA will continue to leverage its advantages, strengthen cooperation and achieve mutually beneficial cooperation with relevant parties in order to make further progress in China-Africa infrastructure cooperation.
During the forum, POWERCHINA signed a framework agreement for cooperation in photovoltaic and energy storage projects in South Africa as well as a contract framework agreement for the development of the Ikot Abasi Inland Port and Industrial Park Project in Nigeria.
The two projects are expected to promote industrial development in Africa as well as facilitate green transformation and connectivity of facilities.
During the expo, POWERCHINA participated in various activities and had in-depth exchanges and interactions with delegations from several African countries.
