At the invitation of Association of Communes of Romania (A.Co.R.), Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) and Hungarian National Association of Local Authorities (TOOSZ), Vice President Xie Yuan led a CIFCA delegation to visit Romania, Moldova and Hungary from February 21st to 28th. During the visit to these three countries, CIFCA has reached broad consensuses with the above mentioned organizations concerning cooperation in China and CEEC 16+1 mechanism and “One Belt and One Road” initiatives.

During the stay in Romania, the delegation attended the 19th ordinary session of A.Co.R. General Assembly and Vice President Xie addressed the opening ceremony. There are 487 mayors from Romania and 40 mayors from Moldova participating in the meeting. Dacian Ciolos, Prime Minister of Romania, attended the meeting and delivered a keynote speech. During the meeting, Vice President Xie met with Mr. Emil Draghici, President of A.Co.R. and Ms. Tatiana Badan, President of CALM.

During the stay in Moldova, the delegation had a meeting with CALM on promoting exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Moldavian local authorities.

During the stay in Hungary, the delegation had a meeting with TOOSZ and exchanged thoughts on developing China-Hungary local cooperation under the“One Belt and One Road” initiatives. Vice President Xie also met with Mr. Peter Szegvari, chief councilor of Mayor of Budapest. Szegvari briefed the delegation on the development of Budapest and the friendly exchanges between Budapest and its friendship cities Beijing and Shanghai.

The delegation also invited these organizations to dispatch delegations to attend the 2016 China International Friendship Cities Conference held later this year.

Vice President Xie Yuan addressing the 19th ordinary session of A.Co.R. General Assembly 

 Vice President Xie and the Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos at the meeting

The delegation meeting with A.Co.R

The delegation meeting with CALM

The delegation meeting with TOOSZ

 Vice President Xie Yuan meeting with Mr. Peter Szegvari, chief councilor of Mayor of Budapest