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[Haidian District] Finnish city of Savonlinna donates medical supplies and sends message of support to Haidian District
Date: 2020-03-05
Source: Foreign Affairs Office of Beijing Municipal Government
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On February 20, Savonlinna of Finland, Haidian District's twin town, donated medical supplies to support Haidian's efforts to fight COVID-19. Earlier on, Janne Laine, Mayor of Savonlinna, wrote a letter to the Party committee and government of Haidian District, expressing concern about the health of citizens in Haidian District. He said he firmly believes through concerted efforts, the people of Haidian would win the battle against COVID-19.

Savonlinna, located at the center of the Lake Saimaa region in eastern Finland, boasts sophisticated culture and education industries. Winter sports are very popular in the city. In May 2019, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries approved the application submitted by Beijing Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, and Haidian District thus established twin-town relationship with Savonlinna.