YIWU, Nov. 14 (China Economic Net) - Yiwu, a major trade hub in Zhejiang province, signed a memorandum of understanding on friendly relations and exchanges with Rawalpindi, Pakistan, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Zhejiang International Friendship Cities Exchange Exhibition on November 13, as the city extended its friendly exchange network to four new partners.

MOU on Friendly Relations and Exchanges between Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, China and Rawalpindi City, Pakistan, photo provided to CEN

The other three cities that have established friendly exchange relations with Yiwu are Bandar Lampung in Indonesia, Addu City in the Maldives and Guanajuato in Mexico. The agreements bring Yiwu’s total friendly exchange relations to 68 cities and institutions in 42 countries.

Since its launch in 2019, the Zhejiang International Friendship Cities Exchange Exhibition has been held six times, drawing 128 friendship cities and institutions from 69 countries and regions. Over the years, it has grown from a showcase of urban culture to a practical cooperation platform bringing together inter-city exchange, trade promotion and cultural mutual learning.

The Rawalpindi City Pavilion at the 7th Zhejiang International Friendship Cities Exchange Exhibition, photo provided to CEN

At the Rawalpindi City Pavilion, Pakistani jewelry is on display. The exhibition area moves beyond simple product display to a multidimensional format combining exhibits with cultural interpretation. Each booth serves as a city calling card, with exhibits no longer isolated commodities but windows through which visitors can access the unique local customs and ways of life of different regions.