On September 15, Consul General Li Nan met with the New Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Councillor Brian Higginson, to exchange views on deepening practical cooperation.

Consul General Li introduced China’s economic development achievements and governance experience, shared the latest developments in China-UK relations and the achievements of friendly cooperation between China and Northern Ireland. He noted that the Chinese side looks forward to deepening friendly exchanges, exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, green energy, tourism, and environmental governance, achieving complementary advantages and mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and delivering more tangible outcomes.

Mayor Higginson introduced Lisburn and Castlereagh’s development and expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation with China across various fields and strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. Consul General Li also visited the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum to learn more about the local history and culture.