Firstly, Ms. Wei Jing introduced the construction process of the China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Hub and thanked the Israeli Consulate General for its strong support. She also hoped that the Consul General would continue to support the construction of hub and its first anniversary Ceremony, and introduce Putuo's superior investment environment to Israeli friends both at home and abroad. She looked forward to closer cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Edward said that the current achievements of the hub were exciting and he would fully support the development of the Hub, making it the first choice for Israeli companies to enter China. Moreover, the China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Hub was a bridge for friendship and exchanges,and three topics could be discussed for today's meeting. 1. Joint research on how to better attract Israeli companies to settle in the Hub 2. Co-organize a series of activities to promote cultural exchanges and technological innovation. 3. Jointly talk about the 2021 plan for Sino-Israeli innovation Hub . Finally, he gave best wishes to the China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Hub.
Before the meeting, Mr. Edward also visited the Taopu Central Green Space and the first phase of the China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Hub. The Consul General chatted with employees from enterprises and companies in the park. In the Israel Science and Technology Salon, he was awarded a Trophy for the first China-Israel Go game which Israel won the second place.
Mr. Niv Hanan, the Economic Consul, Mr. Yossi Ben shitrit, the Senior Advisor to the Consul General, Mr. Xu Junjie, the Director of the Political and Economic Department of the Israeli Consulate in Shanghai, Ms. Tai Yijin, the Secretary of the Consul General, Ms. Liu Shanlin, the Commercial Director, Ms. Yao Yingyi, the Spokesperson of the Consulate, representatives from the Putuo District Foreign Affairs Office, and relevant leaders from the Taopu Smart City also attended the meeting.