On October 11th, Ambassador Gao Yanping met in her residence with the Harbin delegation headed by Mr. Lin Duo, Mayor of Harbin.

Ambassador Gao briefed the delegation about China-Israel relations, Israel's economic situation and its advanced industries, emphasizing that China-Israel relations are gaining momentum and Israel has demonstrated its willingness to cooperate with China. Ambassador Gao hoped that Harbin could further enhance its cooperation with Israel in the fields of economic and trade, culture and education, science and technology on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Mayor Lin Duo said the friendship between Harbin and the Jewish people had a long history and the economies of the two sides could complement each other very well. He said Harbin would seize every opportunity to further its communication and cooperation with Israel in all aspects and contribute to the commemorative events for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Israel.

9 project agreements totaling $120 million were signed during the delegation's visit, including Final Shareholders Agreement of CODO Electrical Co., Ltd, Framework Agreement of Implant Project, Framework Agreement of Water Treatment Project, Framework Agreement of Essential Oil Release Project and Israel-Harbin Fund Agreement.