On June 14, a delegation of business people and government officials from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative paid a visit to Huadu district in Guangzhou, known as China's capital of leather products.

The delegation consisted of 65 members hailing from 23 countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Dominica, Ghana, Jordan, Vietnam, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Myanmar.

The delegation visits the store of a Huadu-based leather brand. [Photo/ycwb.com]

On the same day, Huadu held a promotion seminar for its leather brands and products and invited the delegation to visit the Huadu International Trade Comprehensive Service Center, Shengdi Global Trade Center and key leather enterprises in the district.

The members of the delegation stated that the visit allowed them to gain a better understanding of the economic and social development of Huadu district, particularly the industrial strengths of China's leather capital. They hope to take full advantage of Huadu's market and other leather trade platforms to expand cooperation in various fields and achieve mutually beneficial development.

Businessmen from the delegation browse a store. [Photo/huadu.gov.cn]