[Beijing Construction has signed up with the Gibraltar government] Sir Joe Bossano, Minister of Economic Development of the Government of Gibraltar, recently visited Beijing Construction Engineering Group, where he had discussions with Chang Yongchun, General Manager of Beijing Construction Engineering Group, discussing new prospects for in-depth cooperation between the two sides and discussing new opportunities for the development of the Belt and Road. The two sides signed a memorandum of cooperation on the spot to further upgrade their strategic cooperation. According to the memorandum, Beijing Construction Engineering will continue to be deeply involved in the construction of 9 projects, including the Gibraltar Cruise Passenger Transport Center, the renovation of the old housing Department, and the Jewish Apartment Phase II, with a total contract value of 100 million pounds. Editor/Xue Ma

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• 2026.06.16 15:45
• [Nantong, China starts construction of a 10000 ton deep-sea cable laying ship]
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