On the afternoon of October 21, Zhou Feng, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Yang Jun, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, visited Wuhan to meet with Hubei Port Group. They held discussions with Zhou Yongshi, the Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hubei Port Group, and Li Xiaoming, the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager. The focus was on collaborating to advance major project cooperation, accelerate the implementation of related projects, and contribute greater support for the construction of strategic points across the province.
During the meeting, both sides listened to briefings on the situation and engaged in in-depth discussions to further deepen communication and expedite cooperation on significant projects such as the Yangtze River Xianning Port. Zhou Feng and Yang Jun expressed gratitude for the support Hubei Port Group has provided for Xianning's economic and social development, and they briefly introduced the current status of Xianning's economic and social development, particularly in terms of major project planning and the development of leading industries.
City leaders noted that Xianning enjoys a prime geographical location with convenient transportation and a 128-kilometer stretch along the Yangtze River. The planning and advancement of the Yangtze River Xianning Port project is crucial for Xianning's effort to establish a modernized industrial system and represents a significant layout project for its long-term development.
They expressed hope that Hubei Port Group would leverage its strengths to enhance support for the Yangtze River Xianning Port project based on the existing partnership. Various levels and relevant departments in Xianning will work collaboratively, embodying the spirit of "building roads when encountering mountains and constructing bridges when meeting water," to tackle challenges together with Hubei Port Group and accelerate the implementation of key cooperative projects such as the Yangtze River Xianning Port. This effort aims to convert Xianning's geographical advantages into transportation logistics advantages and development momentum, making a more significant contribution to the acceleration of Hubei becoming a strategic pivot for the rise of the central region.
Zhou Yongshi welcomed the city leaders and expressed appreciation for the previous cooperation outcomes and the support from the Xianning Municipal Committee and Government. He noted Xianning's obvious geographical advantages, excellent ecological environment, and immense development potential. Accelerating major infrastructure projects like the Yangtze River Xianning Port is of great importance to the strategic construction of Xianning and the entire province and aligns with the responsibilities and mission of Hubei Port Group.
The group will continue to work in harmony with Xianning, enhancing communication and collaboration. By aligning their intentions and efforts, Hubei Port Group aims to leverage its strengths, diligently carry out preliminary work, and create a strong synergy to promote breakthrough developments in projects like the Yangtze River Xianning Port. The goal is to continuously deepen the cooperation fields and expand cooperation results, contributing even more significantly to Hubei's rapid progress as a strategic pivot for the rise of the central region.