Western Australia and China’s Zhejiang Province will celebrate 35 years of their Sister-State relationship today by reaffirming and expanding the important relationship.
Premier Mark McGowan will meet virtually with the new Governor of Zhejiang Mr Wang Hao to re-sign the Sister-State agreement.
The renewed agreement includes opportunities for both regions to work together to achieve economic outcomes in primary industries, technology, new energy, and the health and life sciences. In addition, it commits to continue supporting people-to-people exchanges between schools, business councils and government agencies.
Both WA and Zhejiang Province have been exploring opportunities to collaborate in innovation and technology and emerging industries since the Western Australia-Zhejiang 8th Exchange Committee meeting in 2021.
The reaffirmation of the Sister-State relationship directly supports objectives in the WA Investment and Trade Plan 2021-22, and is a reflection of WA’s ongoing strong relationship and trading relations with China.
To learn more about the WA Investment and Trade Plan 2021-22, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/western-australian-investment-and-trade-plan-2021-22
As stated by Premier Mark McGowan:
“Western Australia and Zhejiang share a strong 35-year relationship based on respect and economic prosperity.
“First signed in 1987, the Sister-State agreement has supported several important partnerships between WA and Chinese businesses.
“The re-signing of the Sister-State agreement not only strengthens our economic links, it also solidifies Western Australia’s commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship between the two regions.”
As stated by State Development, Jobs and Trade Minister Roger Cook:
“The WA Government is committed to strengthening our international relationships with important trade partners.
“Today’s celebration of the Western Australia and Zhejiang Sister-State relationship sends a clear message that we want to build stronger and more diverse commercial links with our Sister-States.
“The re-signed agreement will enable opportunities for future collaboration between WA and Zhejiang businesses, and help build connections in sectors such as the health and medical life sciences, and primary industries.”
State Development, Jobs and Trade Minister’s office – 6552 6500
