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September 14, 2024 in DevelopmentGovernmentTourism

The 4th China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Forum Ministerial Meeting Successfully Held in Boao, Hainan Province

From September 12 to 14, the 4th China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum Ministerial Conference was held in Boao, Hainan Province, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Hainan Provincial People’s Government. Wang Shouwen, International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, presided over the meeting and made a speech.

Wang Shouwen said that the high frequency of head-of-state diplomacy between China and Caribbean countries has pointed out the direction for further deepening economic and trade relations between China and Caribbean countries in the new era. The two sides have increasingly become important economic and trade partners of each other, and the results of cooperation have benefited the people of China and Canada. The recently held Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made systematic plans to further deepen reform in all respects and promote Chinese modernization. It will improve the institutional mechanisms for opening up and unswervingly promote high-standard opening up, which will bring more opportunities to Caribbean countries and other global partners.

Wang Shouwen pointed out that the Ministry of Commerce will earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides, and is willing to work with the Caribbean countries to further enhance the level of trade and investment facilitation through negotiation and signing of trade and investment agreements and establishing working groups. Encourage enterprises from both sides to deepen cooperation in industrial chain and supply chain opening, and constantly explore cooperation in green, blue, digital and other emerging fields; In the framework of development cooperation, support for livelihood projects in the Caribbean will be increased and human resources cooperation will be consolidated. China will continue to support Caribbean countries in seeking prosperity and development and enhancing the well-being of their people.

Representatives of the Governments of 11 Caribbean countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominica, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, attended and made statements. Representatives of the secretariat of the Caribbean Community and representatives of interested Governments attended as observers.

Participating Caribbean countries said that the China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum is an important platform and bond for mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation, and promotes in-depth cooperation in trade, investment and assistance among all parties. We are willing to give full play to the forum mechanism, consolidate the foundation of China-Canada practical cooperation, explore more emerging areas of cooperation, and promote common development.

After the meeting, all parties jointly issued the Joint Statement of the Fourth China-Caribbean Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation Ministerial Meeting.

During the meeting, Wang Shouwen held talks with Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Representatives of the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and representatives of the Caribbean Community Secretariat held bilateral meetings to exchange in-depth views on bilateral and multilateral economic and trade issues of mutual interest. Following the meeting, bilateral cooperation documents were signed with representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Barbados, Cuba and Guyana.

In addition, the Conference organized 11 dialogues between Caribbean Ministers of Economy and Trade and Chinese Enterprises, and more than 60 Chinese enterprises participated in the docking, creating an exchange platform for the two sides to explore cooperation opportunities and solve practical problems encountered by enterprises in cooperation.

source : https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/syxwfb/art/2024/art_5b506e6a113f40c28b44423dcaa3cc22.html

March 26, 2024 in DevelopmentGovernmentTourismUncategorized

Grenada CBI Unveils its New Name and Brand

St. George’s, Grenada (25 March 2024): The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new name and brand identity, a milestone that marks a new chapter in its illustrious journey of facilitating and promoting investment migration. The grand unveiling ceremony was held on March 20, 2024, at a media conference at the Royalton Grenada, attended by government officials, key industry stakeholders, international partners, and various media outlets.

The Grenada CIU is now known as the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada, and this new name is supported by a new brand identity that represents a blend of tradition and innovation. The new logo and visual elements, inspired by Grenada’s rich cultural heritage and the CBI Programme’s robust due diligence measures, reflect a commitment to excellence and integrity. IMA Grenada’s new brand also comes with a new tagline, “Unlock the Possibilities,” a call to its target audiences to access opportunities designed to transform their social and economic prospects.

In introducing the new brand, CEO of IMA Grenada, Mr. Thomas Anthony, said this significant branding exercise is a fitting and timely way to celebrate the programme’s role in creating investment migration opportunities over the last 10 years.

“This rebranding to Investment Migration Agency Grenada is not just a change of name; it is a recommitment to our core values and a promise to our clients and stakeholders that we will continue to offer investment migration pathways that are rooted in integrity, security, and prosperity. We are paving the way for a new era in investment migration, where Grenada becomes a beacon of opportunity and a preferred destination for discerning investors worldwide,” Mr. Anthony said.

PM Mitchell noted that the launch of the new brand came at an opportune time, moments after the signing of a historic agreement among other regional CBI programs. “I just signed an MOU between Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Grenada to establish regional benchmarks pertaining to the investment migration industry. It seeks to unify many of the standards that apply to the industry in the region, establish a regional mechanism for the monitoring, auditing, and/or regulation of the various investment migration programmes, and establish a minimum investment amount across all territories.”

The rebranding initiative includes a comprehensive overhaul of the programme’s visual and communication elements, designed to resonate with its target audiences while paying homage to Grenada’s rich heritage and culture. Over the coming days, the new look and feel of IMA Grenada will be rolled out across all its digital platforms and materials. For further information, please visit our website at www.imagrenada.gd.

September 6, 2023 in DevelopmentGovernmentTourism

Wang Yi met with Grenada’s Foreign Minister Joseph Andall

On September 6, 2023, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the Communist Party of China, met with Grenadian Foreign Minister Andall in Beijing.

Wang Yi said that Grenada is an important country in the Caribbean region and a friendly cooperative partner of China. Since the resumption of diplomatic relations, China and Grenada have always respected and treated each other as equals, and the relations between the two countries have become increasingly mature. The Chinese side highly appreciates Grenada’s adherence to the One-China principle, respect for China’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity thus will support Grenada’s exploration of a development path suited to its own national conditions, and is willing to work together with Grenada to open up new prospects for cooperation between the two countries.

Andall said that China is a great ancient civilization and has now made great development achievements. China has always fully respected and treated a small country like Grenada on an equal footing, providing valuable support for Grenada’s economic development and improvement of people’s livelihood. The Grenada-China cooperation has yielded fruitful results. Grenada cherishes its relations with China, will firmly abide by the one-China principle, and be China’s reliable friend. The Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping are conducive to promoting world peace, stability, development and justice, and are of particular significance to small and medium-sized countries. Grenada highly appreciates China’s commitment as a responsible major country, upholding fairness in international affairs, sharing development achievements with countries in the “Global South”, and is willing to actively participate in a series of important global initiatives by China.

Wang Yi stressed that China is willing to work with all parties to jointly build the “Belt and Road” with high quality and share opportunities, common development and common prosperity. As an ex officio member of the Global South, we will continue to firmly stand together with developing countries, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, especially small and medium-sized countries, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2023-09-06 02:19

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