(April 1, 2016) Two days dedicated to strengthen the relations between Umbria and China with the aim of identifying new development opportunities between the two countries: these are the “China days”, to be held on April 4 in Perugia and in Terni on the 5th. The first day will be dedicated to the encounter between companies, Chinese economic operators and the authorities, from the Italian and Chinese ambassadors, to the consuls, to the executives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. In particular, the subject will be “the action of the Italian Regions in China: territorial cooperation and actions of the Italian system”: during the works, preceded by greetings from the mayor of Perugia, Andrea Romizi, will intervene, among others, Catiuscia Marini, President Region of Umbria and coordinator of the International Relations Commission of the Conference of Italian Regions, Ettore Sequi, Italy’s ambassador to China, Li Ruiyu, Chinese ambassador to Italy, Marina Sereni, vice president of the House of Representatives, Marco Villani, Embassy Counsellor – General Directorate of the National System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cesare Romiti, president of the Italy-China foundation. The day will continue to Solfagnano Castle where there will be a talk about “Intervention of Italian Regions, businesses and institutions divided into two parallel segments”: in particular will be addressed the issues of “The interchange between Umbria-China enterprises” and “The interchange between Universities” while Sergio Maffettone, Italy’s consul general in Chongqing, will present the regional policies for the reception of students and the promotion of higher education training system abroad. (Sip)
