Chinese Ambassador visits SARAS Mela
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The five-member delegation included Minister Counsellor Dr Zhou Guohui, Second Secretary Guo Dongdong and Secretary to the Ambassador Li Annan

Chinese Ambassador visits SARAS Mela
Vijayawada: Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, accompanied by his spouse Tan Yuxiu and members of his delegation, visited the National SARAS Mela–2026 at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada on Sunday and appreciated the entrepreneurial skills of rural women.
The five-member delegation included Minister Counsellor Dr Zhou Guohui, Second Secretary Guo Dongdong and Secretary to the Ambassador Li Annan. The delegation was on a scheduled visit to NTR district from October 16 to 18. During the visit, the Ambassador and his team toured stalls displaying products made by women entrepreneurs associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from various parts of the country. They interacted with the women, enquired about their products and encouraged their efforts by purchasing items from the stalls.
Xu Feihong expressed happiness over the progress made by rural women entrepreneurs and appreciated their creativity, initiative and skills in developing and marketing their products.
The National SARAS Mela–2026 is being held at Punnami Ghat from October 17 to 30. The fair brings together women entrepreneurs from across the country, offering them opportunities to promote their products, expand their customer base and strengthen their businesses.

