OREANDA-NEWS From November 18 to 22, the Days of the Vologda Region will be held in China, where the trade, economic, tourist and cultural potential of the region will be presented, the press service of the Governor of the Vologda region reports.

"For the first time, we are organizing Days of the Vologda Region in China from November 18 to 22. We will hold business events in Beijing and Shanghai, visit Xi'an and Suzhou. This will be a significant step in expanding and strengthening interregional cooperation with China," the press service quoted the Governor of the Vologda Region Georgy Filimonov as saying.

It is noted that the issue of opening a permanent trade representative office of the Vologda region in China is being worked out.

The press service recalled that earlier a cooperation agreement was signed between the Union of the Vologda Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce of Jiangsu Province.

In addition, negotiations are underway on the development of economic ties with the Chinese provinces of Shandong, Liaoning, Jiangsu and a number of others.