8月22日，和振伟会长陪同上海合作组织前秘书长、乌兹别克斯坦外交部前部长弗拉基米尔·诺罗夫等访问珠海汕尾商会，与会长林祖武及会员企业代表就双方开展合作进行座谈交流。
和振伟在介绍我会工作情况时表示，诺罗夫先生在担任上合秘书长期间，虽然多边事务十分繁重，但对中国特别是中海协的发展给予了多方面支持和帮助，彼此间结下深厚友谊并成为我会的名誉会长。这次应中方邀请来华出席重要活动期间，专程来到广东珠海考察交流，就是为进一步推动中乌两国企业持续深化经贸往来传递发展信息、创造合作机会。中海协愿牵线搭桥、密切协作，积极主动做好相关协调和服务保障工作，大力支持和帮助汕尾商会与乌方开展交流合作，为加快珠海乃至广东经济社会事业高质量发展做出积极努力。
林祖武对和振伟及诺罗夫一行的到来表示热情欢迎，非常赞赏诺罗夫在国际事务中的丰富经验和卓越智慧。乌兹别克斯坦是中国的友好邻邦，也是上海合作组织的创始国之一。此次来访不仅象征着两国之间的友谊深厚，更为推动经济文化融合发展注入了新动力。珠海汕尾商会自成立以来，始终致力于为会员企业搭建合作平台，助力企业在共建“一带一路”倡议下拓宽商业发展渠道，不断开拓新的市场特别是中亚市场。
诺罗夫介全面绍了乌兹别克斯坦当前经济政策、投资环境及发展前景，同时邀请汕尾商会会员企业赴乌进行考察投资和交流珠海成功发展的先进理念和实际经验。
珠海汕尾商会名誉会长、中海协理事刘力强介绍了其在哈萨克斯坦投资的钨矿项目并得到中海协大力支持等相关情况。希望通过此次相互接触和务实交流，为我们的会员企业“走出去”提供更多业务发展机会，特别是在共建“一带一路”区域拓展商贸及投资活动，携手实现合作共赢。
乌布哈拉州投资署负责人贾苏尔·尤尔多舍夫，珠海汕尾商会执行会长吴朝育、常务副会长兼秘书长徐家平等，中海协副会长吴克光、高级顾问胡道军、外洽会组委会执行主席赵啟文、副主席刘剑等参加座谈活动。（业务一部与办公室联合供稿）
He Zhenwei Accompanies Former SCO Secretary-General Norov to Visit Zhuhai Shanwei Chamber of Commerce
On August 22, 2024, He Zhenwei, President of the China Overseas Development Association, accompanied Vladimir Norov, former Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, on a visit to the Zhuhai Shanwei Chamber of Commerce for discussions and exchanges. The delegation was warmly received by Lin Zuwu, Party Secretary and President of the Chamber, along with other key leaders including Executive President Wu Chaoyu, Supervisor General Zeng Jitian, and Honorary Presidents Liu Liqiang, Huang Shaojiang, Lin Jinhe, and Xu Chuanyang. The meeting was held in the Chamber’s conference hall.
President Lin Zuwu expressed a warm welcome to President He Zhenwei and Secretary-General Norov, praising Norov’s extensive experience and wisdom in international affairs. Lin emphasized that Uzbekistan is a friendly neighbor of China and a founding member of the SCO. He noted that this visit symbolizes the deep friendship between the two countries and injects new energy into the promotion of economic and cultural integration. Lin further highlighted that the Zhuhai Shanwei Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to creating cooperative platforms for its member enterprises, assisting them in expanding business channels and exploring new markets under the “Belt and Road” initiative.
During the meeting, Secretary-General Norov provided a detailed introduction to Uzbekistan's current economic policies, investment environment, and future prospects, and extended an invitation to the Chamber’s member enterprises to visit Uzbekistan for investment opportunities.
President He Zhenwei expressed the desire to establish a close cooperative relationship with the Chamber, proposing the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to further enhance mutual collaboration.
Honorary President Liu Liqiang noted the Chamber’s rapid development in recent years and expressed hope that this exchange would create more opportunities for member enterprises to venture abroad, especially in expanding trade and investment activities within the "Belt and Road" regions, aiming for win-win cooperation.
The meeting also covered topics such as the role of the China Overseas Development Association in facilitating international business cooperation, Uzbekistan’s investment policies, and strategic cooperation between the Chamber and the Association.
The session concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo, marking the success of the event.
The visiting delegation also included Jasur Yuldoshev, Head of the Investment Agency of Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan, and other representatives from the China Overseas Development Association, including Senior Advisor Hu Daojun and Zhao Qiwen, Chairman of the China Overseas Investment Fair Organizing Committee. Leaders from the Zhuhai Shanwei Chamber of Commerce, such as Liu Zijia, Executive Director of Hengzhao International, Zhang Shengyi, General Assistant of Jiaxin International, and several other Vice Presidents, also attended the exchange. (Jointly contributed by Business Department 1 & General Office)