Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, plans to work closely with port cities along the Maritime Silk Road to boost trade and economic ties, as part of the city's involvement in building a modern maritime trade route.

Jing Guangjun, deputy director of Guangzhou Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, said the city would develop an industrial alliance with port cities along the ancient maritime trade road.

"We will hold some high-level industrial summits to facilitate bilateral trade and economic ties," said Jing, during a forum on Tuesday that featured development of a blue trade bond and friendly relations with Asian countries.