The 30th China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair, held in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu province from July 6 to 10, has attracted representatives from the Belt and Road countries and regions, international organizations, foreign enterprises, and business associations. [Photo by Pei Qiang for chinadaily.com.cn]

Vladimir Karanik, governor of Grodno Region in Belarus, said the Grodno region and Gansu have a long history of cooperation in various fields, and there is enormous potential for further collaboration. He hopes to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade, education and tourism to benefit the people of both regions.

Lin Chuqin, chairman of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said Gansu has a profound cultural heritage and vibrant development prospects. He said Thailand will further promote exchanges with Gansu in multiple fields and at multiple levels, to make greater contributions to the economic and trade prosperity of both sides.

Hu Changsheng, Party secretary of Gansu, said the Lanzhou fair has attracted a large number of knowledgeable individuals and entrepreneurs from both China and abroad to invest and start businesses in Gansu.