The Redford government is strengthening ties to the growing Chinese market and supporting Alberta companies as they expand internationally in the areas of environmental protection and responsible resource development. A trade mission led by Cal Dallas, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, will support eight Alberta exhibitors in Beijing at the China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) – the world’s largest petroleum exhibition, and 10 delegates showcasing technologies, products and services at Alberta-China Environmental Technology Workshops in Chengdu and Harbin, China, March 11-21. “China is a huge priority market for us and Alberta has a competitive advantage with many of the products that are in demand, particularly energy and environmental goods and services. This trade mission will encourage new partnerships in these areas while strengthening Alberta’s position as an energy technology champion and a responsible energy supplier.” - Cal Dallas, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations “We’ve taken part in four trade missions with the Government of Alberta, and all have proven valuable. The missions have provided introductions to the Chinese market for our Canadian advertisers, resulting in new business for our clients. As Canada’s oldest and most trusted source for energy information in Canada, it’s important to continue building our networks in China. The Alberta Government is a great partner as we continue to do this.” - David Ng, Business Development Manager, Asia / Pacific Rim Region, JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group Alberta companies exhibiting at CIPPE and delegates taking part in the Alberta-China Environmental Technology Workshops will all have opportunities to develop contacts, market technologies, products and services and explore potential partnerships in China. In 2013, industry that accessed Alberta services in Asia generated at least $460 million in trade and investment. Alberta missions to China last fall resulted in the signing of the first ever provincial energy agreement with China. Under the Building Alberta Plan, our government is investing in families and communities, living within our means, and opening new markets for Albertas resources to ensure were able to fund the services Albertans told us matter most to them. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for. Media inquiries Derek Cummings 780-422-1022 Press Secretary, International and Intergovernmental Relations alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=35998315EB633-A0EB-F8D0-6AED48C8B26EAF5A
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:27:15 +0000