China and Russia Strengthen Economic Ties at Inner Mongolia-Irkutsk Region Economic and Trade Fair

Consul General Li Hai, representing the Consulate General in Irkutsk, attended the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region-Irkutsk Oblast Economic and Trade Fair on July 2, 2025. Co-hosted by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the East Siberian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia, the event drew representatives from trade promotion agencies, enterprises, and approximately 150 other participants. In his remarks, Consul General Li highlighted the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's leading role in China's cooperation with Russia and Mongolia.

Key Takeaways:

Consul General Li Hai emphasized the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's prominent position in China's cooperation with Russia and Mongolia.
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Irkutsk Oblast have strengthened their friendly provincial/oblast relations and expanded areas of cooperation in recent years.
The economic and trade fair promoted friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two regions, contributing to the development of Sino-Russian relations.
Russian representatives introduced Irkutsk Oblast's industrial advantages and cooperation with China, and enterprises from both countries conducted on-site presentations, counterpart negotiations, and signed agreements.

Statistics:

150 participants attended the economic and trade fair.
Approximately 2 years of continuous friendly provincial/oblast relations and expanded areas of cooperation between the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Irkutsk Oblast.
2025: The year in which Consul General Li Hai attended the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region-Irkutsk Oblast Economic and Trade Fair.

Sources:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (Original Press Release: July 4, 2025)