India-China Cordial Relations To Benefit Both Countries --Chief Minister Mumbai, June, 14 : National People Congress President Zhang Dejiang’s visit to Mumbai will develop a new relationship among the two countries and will start a new era of development said the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House while having discussion with delegation led by Zhang Dejiang. Chief Minister further said that during my recent visit to China with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, infrastructure and the speed of development in China has immensely impressed me. Especially the 42 km, Trans Harbour Link project of China completed within short span of time, on the lines of this we would seek co-operation from Chinese companies to complete Trans Harbour Link in Mumbai. The MoUs are often signed for development and progress of nations. But during our visit to China, Maharashtra has undergone discussions for development with other regional States in China and a new era of development has begun. This will create conducive environment for cultural and industrial development. Soon a delegation of members of Maharashtra Legislature will visit various development projects going on in China, said the Chief Minister. Such type of visits enhance the relationship between two countries. Maharashtra is a leading developed State and contributes 15% of total national GDP, 24% of manufacturing. 30% of Foreign Investments come to Maharashtra and it has share of 30% exports, he said. Speaking on the occasion Zhang Dejiang said that I am greatly impressed with the infrastructure development being carried out in Maharashtra under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and hence I decided to visit Mumbai first. China wants to develop friendly relationship with India. He further said that I have also represented local government bodies and has always given priority to nurture good relationships with other countries. China leads in infrastructure, power, and modern technology and this will surely benefit Maharashtra. He also spoke about the industrial development and increased investments in China in the last 30 years. India has great potential and 2.5 billion populations of both countries is our strength and together we will definitely have great impact on world economy. Shanghai and Mumbai are sister cities and soon a branch of Bank of China will be opened in Mumbai. Also, China is enthu to invest in Maharashtra’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, said Zhang Dejiang. Minister for Industries Subhash Desai, Chief Secretary Swadheen Kshatriya, senior officials of Government of Maharashtra and Chinese Embassy in Mumbai were present on the occasion. ----- .