(Originally published on 06/09/2011)
On 8-9 June 2011, UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Renata Dessallien travelled to Guiyang City during an official visit in order to strengthen relations with provincial government leaders. During her visit, Ms. Dessallien met with the Vice-Governor of Guizhou Province, Mr. Xie Qinsheng and discussed possible areas of cooperation in sustainable development, inclusive growth and ethnic diversity. She also emphasized UNDP’s commitment to development initiatives in Guiyang and support towards the Eco-Forum Guiyang (EFG) in separate meetings with the Party Secretary of Guiyang Municipality, Mr. Li Jun; Secretary General of the EFG, Mr. Zhang Xinsheng, and the Mayor of Guiyang, Mr. Li Zaiyong.
Ms. Dessallien then visited Guiyang’s Huaxi District, where she met with the Party Secretary of Huaxi District, visited a local primary school and was entertained by young students and their teachers.