Government officials of Arabian countries pose before the Yiwu International Trade Market on May 11. [Photo/WeChat account: yiwuwaishi]

The 12th session of the Arabian officials training program was held in Yiwu by the China-Arab Reform and Development Research Center from May 11 to 13.

During their stay in Yiwu, the trainees visited the Yiwu Urban Planning Exhibition Hall and talked with Arabian businessmen living in Yiwu to get a better understanding of Yiwu's business-friendly environment.

Arabian officials said, "The trip to Yiwu was an unforgettable journey. The land is green and lush, and the people are very friendly. We felt at home here."

Yiwu Mayor Ye Bangrui said during the session that Yiwu has many goods, merchants, and business roads, that Arabian countries are important trading partners of Yiwu, and that the two sides have a solid foundation for cooperation and close economic exchanges.