On 16 July, Consul General Li Nan met with Belfast's New Lord Mayor, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, to exchange views on further strengthening cooperation.

Consul General Li congratulated Lord Mayor Donnelly on assuming office and expressed the Consulate General's readiness to maintain close communication with Belfast City Council, deepen exchanges and cooperation in such areas as trade and investment, education, culture and tourism, consolidate the foundation of sister-city relations, and promote the sound and steady development of China-UK relations at the local level. Consul General Li noted that this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Under the strong leadership of the CPC, China has successfully embarked on a development path suited to its national conditions, achieving the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. China remains committed to advancing Chinese modernization, pursuing high-quality development and high-standard opening up, and stands ready to share development opportunities with all countries, including the UK, for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.

Lord Mayor Donnelly said that Belfast attaches great importance to developing friendly relations with China and is willing to maintain close cooperation with the Chinese Consulate General, enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, and make positive contributions to bilateral relations.