With the upcoming Spring Festival on Feb 12, sister cities and friendly cities of Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, have sent their greetings and blessings to Guiyang's citizens.
Francesco Rucco, mayor of Vicenza, Italy
Vicenza thanks Guiyang for its generous assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue supporting Guiyang in economic, cultural and social development to achieve mutual growth.
Bernd Tischler, mayor of Bottrop, Germany
In 2020, Guiyang and Bottrop helped each other to relieve the pressure brought by the pandemic. In 2021, Bottrop hopes to further its cooperative relationship with Guiyang.
Betsy Price, mayor of Fort Worth, the United States
The unexpected pandemic has brought challenges to the city, but Fort Worth stays optimistic and looks forward to a promising 2021. This year marks the 10th anniversary of establishing a friendly city relationship between Guiyang and Fort Worth. Price hopes that both cities can maintain a close relationship and embrace a brighter future.
Mike Hurley, mayor of Burnaby, Canada
Guiyang and Burnaby are both incredibly committed to fighting against the novel coronavirus. Hurley hopes that both cities can carry on exchanges and cooperation in the future.
Eduardo Paes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Eduardo Paes appreciates Guiyang's concern and support for Rio de Janeiro during the pandemic and is willing to enhance its cooperative relationship with Guiyang and explore collaborative opportunities in sustainable development, innovation and the economy.
Also, Ryu Sung-hun, head of Seoul's Geumcheon district in South Korea, and Yutaka Harada, mayor of Eniwa city, Japan, sent their best Spring Festival wishes and hopes for future cooperation with Guiyang.
In 2021, Guiyang will maintain close communication and enhance cooperation with sister cities and friendly cities while developing warm relationships with more international cities.