On April 18, 2024, Consul General Jacques Himford was invited to participate in the "Visit Panyu" event with the consular delegations of various countries in Guangzhou, aiming to better understand the latest industrial policies and business environment of Panyu and strengthen the exchanges and contacts between Vanuatu and Panyu District of Guangzhou.

That morning, Consul General Jacques Himford and his delegation came to Guangzhou Haoyang Electronics Co., Ltd. Consul General Jacques Himford said that he was impressed by the company's professional stage lighting, cultural tourism landscape and architectural art lighting and other technological products, as well as the "vast stars, drops of water into the ocean" theme light show.

中午，吴植佳总领事随领团一行参加了番禺区招商推介会，番禺区科工商信局负责同志介绍了番禺区经济社会发展情况、重点发展领域、发展前景及招商引资政策。

At noon, Consul General Jacques Himford and his delegation attended the Panyu District Investment Promotion Conference. The responsible comrade of the Panyu District Science, Industry and Information Bureau introduced the economic and social development of Panyu District, key development areas, development prospects and investment promotion policies.

In the afternoon, Consul General Jacques Himford and his delegation went to GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. to visit and test drive new energy vehicles and visit the production workshop.

After the visit, Consul General Jacques Himford and the delegation arrived at Shawan Ancient Town to enjoy the Lingnan scenery, experience traditional food, and appreciate the Lingnan culture.

After the visit, Consul General Jacques Himford said that he was deeply impressed by Guangzhou's high-quality development and rural revitalization achievements, and hoped to further promote cooperation and exchanges between Vanuatu and Guangzhou in various aspects such as economy, trade, culture, and tourism.