Melaka is eyeing economic cooperation with one of China's biggest cities, Tianjin, in various sectors, among them, construction, energy and heavy industries.Â
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Melaka Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Haron, said both cities were growing rapidly and the cooperation offered a chance for both to tap each other's business opportunities.Â
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"The cooperation also offers Melaka a chance to benefit frrom Tianjin's expertise, especially in developing the tourism sector.Â
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"Melaka and China have a long history of bilateral relations and with this cooperation we hope to foster a greater understanding between the people of both countries," he told.Â
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Idris said Melaka and Tianjin were still working on the details of this economic cooperation which would bring in billions (ringgit)Â to both cities.Â
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He said Melaka would also be an invaluable economic partner for Tianjin.Â
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"Beside tourism, halal food and green technology industries we also have a good high-technology industry like composite material for aeroplane. We have a lot to offer Tianjin," he said.Â
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Earlier, Idris receive a courtesy call from 21 delegates from Tianjin city lead by state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commision of Tianjin Municipal People's Government Director Li Fu Ming.Â