In the middle of August 2008, at the invitation of Peter Timmerman, Governor of the Czech Republic of Pearson, Vice Governor Chen Jiayuan led a delegation of the provincial government to visit Pearson.
Governor Zimmerman, Deputy Governor Sefoni in charge of education, youth and sports, and Deputy Governor Karchikova in charge of tourism, marketing and non-profit organizations jointly met with the delegation. The two sides held a discussion on continuing to strengthen exchanges between the two provinces, expand areas of cooperation, and enhance the friendship between the two provinces and states.
During the visit, the delegation also visited the Pearson State Department of Labor and the Social Security Bureau, and had a discussion with relevant principals on local employment, labor security system and relevant policies.