Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China: 29-30 July 2010

The 2-day CAREC Business Development Forum (BDF) aimed to

• support private sector participation in regional initiatives,
• encourage foreign direct investment in priority infrastructure projects, and
• promote collaboration among private and public sector organizations in CAREC countries.

There were plenary sessions on business opportunities and public-private partnerships in regional development, country presentations on trade and investment opportunities, and how the Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports private sector investment. The forum also had panel discussions on transport, agricultural trade, trade facilitation, and energy.

BDF organizers were the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, the Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and ADB, in cooperation with the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Speeches

29 July

Opening Ceremony

• Mr. Nuer Baikeli, Chairman, Xinjiang UAR, People's Republic of China (PRC)
• Mr. Yi Xiaozhun, Vice Minister of Commerce, PRC
• Mr. Zhuang Congsheng, Chairman, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, PRC
• Mr. Lawrence Greenwood, Vice President, Operations 2, ADB

Plenary Session

• Mr. Zhao Xiaoyu, Vice President, Operations 1, ADB

30 July

Closing Session

• Mr. Zhang Wencai, Deputy Director General, International Department, Ministry of Finance, PRC
• Mr. Zhao Xiaoyu, Vice President, Operations 1, ADB

Press Conference

• Mr. Werner Liepach, Deputy Director General, Central and West Asia Department, ADB
• Mr. Zhang Kening, Commercial Counselor, Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, PRC
• Mr. He Yiming, Director-General, Department of Commerce, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PRC

News Release

Public-Private Partnerships Can Unlock Central Asia's Vast Potential - ADB

 

 

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