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[email protected] 2735 MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 30 October 2015 Mutually beneficial relationship between North West and Henan Provinces stamped Mahikeng: The Premier of North West Province Mr SOR Mahumapelo and Vice-Governor Li Ya of Henan Province in the People’s Republic of China have agreed to explore possibilities for future cooperation in the field of Agriculture, Culture, Tourism and Mining. The cooperation between the two Provinces will also focus on development programmes such as the Mahikeng Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal Projects, establishment of cooperatives in rural areas, education and cultural heritage exchange programmes as well as comprehensive transport systems. A strategic partnership in the development of North West Province’s villages, townships and small dorpies will also be forged, this with a view to enable rural communities to contribute towards the Province’s economic growth. This was confirmed by both Premier Mahumapelo and Vice-Governor Li Ya, after a meeting the two leaders held earlier today, Friday 30 October 2015 in Mahikeng. Vice-Governor Li Ya who visited the North West Province on a 3-day trade and investment mission, said more business people from China will as part of this working relationship, visit the Province in future to further explore invest opportunities. Service Excellence for a Better Life Kantoro ya Tonakgolo. Kantoor van die Premier. Office of the Premier “With the support and participation of people in the two Provinces, the seed of relationship that has been planted will certainly blossom and benefit all of us.