Chinese companies are willing to participate in investment projects to create a "Silicon Valley" in Vitebsk. This was stated by the Deputy Mayor of Harbin (China), a permanent member of the Communist Party of China Harbin Neh Yunlin met with Chairman of the Vitebsk city executive committee Viktor Nikolaikin.

"We are looking forward to your business plan for the project of the "Silicon Valley"," - the head of the official delegation of Harbin said, adding that on the other hand they have decided that they will be engaged in this project and are willing to work on it with Belarusian companies.

Victor Nikolaikin said that under the project for the creation of the Vitebsk "Silicon Valley" - park information and innovative technologies have defined a space measuring 6 square meters It preparatory works, planned to be completed by 2014.

The parties have also identified specific individuals and agencies that will deal with the rapid exchange of information and the deepening of cooperation between Vitebsk and Harbin, as well as delegations exchanged invitations creative partner on the international art festival "Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk" and Music Festival "Harbin Summer".

"Co-operation in all areas will help to strengthen the friendship of the peoples of China and Belarus, as well as creating a unique platform for the development of our cities," - the first deputy mayor of Harbin said.

Agreement on cooperation between Vitebsk and Harbin signed in April 2009, and in January 2012 - an agreement on the establishment of sister city relations, which formed the foundation for further contacts and exchanges in various fields. It was also signed an agreement on cooperation between Harbin Development Zone and the Vitebsk city executive committee to bring together in order to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, the exchange of information.

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