The 2026 “Belt and Road” China (Fujian)-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Dialogue was held in Fuzhou on September 16. Ma Hui, Vice Minister of the International Department, Central Committee of C.P.C (IDCPC); Zhao Zenglian, Vice Governor of Fujian Province; Katya Stoykova, leader of the Central and Eastern European political and business delegation; and Ivan Lachan, deputy leader of the delegation, attended the event and delivered speeches.

Jointly organized by the China Economic Cooperation Center (CECC) and the Foreign Affairs Office (FOA) of the Fujian Provincial People’s Government, the event brought together representatives from political and business circles in Central and Eastern European countries, as well as officials from Fujian provincial government departments, and representatives from industry associations and businesses. The dialogue aimed to foster cooperation within the business community, explore collaborative opportunities, and drive deeper and more practical cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries.

During the event, officials from the Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce showcased the province’s business environment and competitive industrial advantages in a presentation titled “Invest in Fujian.” Representatives from Central and Eastern European business associations and entrepreneurs, as well as entrepreneurs from Fujian, shared perspectives, shared perspectives and engaged in discussions. The event also included sector-specific project matchmaking and exchange activities.

In recent years, economic and trade relations between Fujian and Central and Eastern European countries have continued to grow. Connectivity has become increasingly convenient, and ties between sister cities have strengthened, with 13 international sister-city partnerships established to date. Collaborative exchanges have flourished in multiple areas, featuring numerous highlights.

Participants expressed their willingness to further expand areas of cooperation under the Belt and Road framework, raise the level of collaboration, and work together towards achieving mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.