Hastings-Guilin Agreement 1981

Agreement on the Establishment of Friendly City Relations Between the City of Hastings of New Zealand and the City of Guilin of the People’s Republic of China

For the Purpose of developing the friendly relations and co-operation between the New Zealand and Chinese people, the City of Hastings of New Zealand and the City of Guilin of the People’s Republic of China have agreed to estabilish [establish] friendly city relations,

It is agreed on the basis of the existing friendly relationship between New Zealand and China to establish friendly city relations and to promote and foster goodwill and understanding between the people of the City of Hastings and the City of Guilin. We shall at all times endeavour to develop our friendship by an interchange of all information in the fields of industry, agriculture, science and technology, city management and development, tourism, culture, education and trade so as to bring about a greater understanding and friendship between the peoples of New Zealand and China.

This agreement shall come into force on the day of March 4, 1981 being the date of signature by the Mayors of the two Cities,

Mayor of Hastings
New Zealand

March 4, 1981