Tonga at Guangdong Expo 2019 [1]
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 21:18
A Tongan delegation attended the 'Guangdong 21stCentury Maritime Silk Road International Expo 2019 on August 23-26, at the Baiyun International Convention Center, held under a theme, 'High-Level Cooperation and High-Quality Development'.
Tonga Tourism stated that since its establishment MSRE had boosted China's connectivity and network with the world including the South Pacific.
Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Semisi Sika who attended the opening ceremony said after five-years of cultivation and growth, the MSRE through roads and sea connectivity had successfully connected China through the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.
MSRE aims to promote the infrastructure connectivity, to further strengthen multilateral investment and trade cooperation and development cooperation.
Sika said the annual gathering was important for sharing dialogue.
Leaders and government officials from 92 countries attended from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and South America.