Vice President Lin Yi Meets with President Haider Alrubaie
Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Mr. haider Alrubaie, President of the newly-established Iraq-China Friendship Association (ICFA),?and?his delegation on September 14. Vice President Lin Yi spoke highly of the establishment of the friendship association with China launched by Haider Alrubaie. She also made an introduction about the situation of CPAFFC?and?CAFA (the Chinese-Arab Friendship Association),?and?said, CPAFFC is willing to work together with ICFA to commonly promote the development of the relationship of friendly cooperation of the two peoples.
Mr. haider Alrubaie thanked Vice President Lin Yi for taking her time to meet them. He said, China?and?Iraq have long history?and?splendid civilization. The peoples of the two countries enjoy profound friendship. The members of ICFA include elites from all walks of life in Iraq. ICFA would?like?to work together with Chinese side to make contribution to promoting the exchanges between China?and?Iraq in the fields of culture, economy?and?trade.?
Mr. Li Hai, Deputy Director General of Department of Asian?and?African Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting.
Secretary General Li Xikui Attends the 54th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Malta
The 54th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Malta hosted by the Embassy of Malta in China was held in Beijing on September 14. Hon. Mr. Carmelo Abela, the Minister for Foreign Affairs?and?Trade Promotion of Malta, H. E. Mr. John Aquilina, the Malta’s Ambassador to China, Mr. Li Xikui, the Secretary General of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Mr. Liu Weimin, the Deputy Director General of the Department of European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China attended the event.
Minister Carmelo Abela said in his speech that the bilateral friendly relations have deepened with the continuous efforts of both sides?and?he hoped the pragmatic cooperation with China in various fields could be strengthened in the future. Minister Carmelo Abela, Ambassador Mr. John Aquilina, Secretary General Li Xikui?and?Deputy Director General Liu Weimin joined the cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the event.
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Secretary General Li Xikui Meets with Association Sino-Française d'Entreaide et d'Amitié Delegation
Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary General of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Sino-Fran?aise d'Entreaide et d'Amitié (SFEA) delegation on September 14th, 2018.
Secretary General Li Xikui said, CPAFFC established relationship of friendly cooperation with nearly 500 nongovernment organizations?and?institutions in 157 countries over the past 60 years since it was founded. It also played a leading role in the three aspects of the people-to-people diplomacy, public diplomacy?and?city-to-city diplomacy. SFEA not only made active efforts on promoting Sino-French friendship, but also made contributions to the charity. Secretary General Li hoped that CPAFFC?and?SFEA should keep contacts frequently?and?commonly promote the exchanges?and?cooperation of the two countries as well as the friendship of the two peoples.
Mr. Wu Shimin, President of SFEA said, since its establishment 20 years ago, SFEA has been adhering to the purpose of "unity, friendship?and?mutual assistance". It is keen on charity?and?public welfare, supports the construction?and?development of France, safeguards the legitimate rights?and?interests of overseas Chinese,?and?promotes economic?and?cultural exchanges between China?and?France. Therefore, SFEA has now developed to be one of the important associations for overseas Chinese in France. The SFEA not only set up poverty-alleviation education foundation to donate?and?build 6 schools in China, but also took the lead in establishing youth committee among overseas Chinese in France. He hoped that in the future, SFEA could jointly develop more fields to cooperate with CPAFFC.
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CPAFFC Vice President Lin Yi Meets with Michele Sullivan, President of Caterpillar Foundation
On Sept. 13, Mme. Lin Yi, CPAFFC Vice President, met with Mme. Michele Sullivan, Caterpillar Foundation President.
Mme. Sullivan expressed her gratitude on the support provided by CPAFFC for the registration?and?activities of Caterpillar Foundation Beijing Office,?and?her willingness to further adjust?and?improve its operation model according to Chinese laws?and?regulations.
Mme. Lin Yi briefed the meeting on the work of CPAFFC?and?China’s policies on social organizations. She expressed CPAFFC’s wish to strengthen exchanges?and?cooperations with Caterpillar Foundation?and?hope Caterpillar Foundation make more contributions to the friendship?and?welfare of the two peoples.
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Reception in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Iraq held in Beijing
On September 13, the reception in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China?and?Iraq was co-hosted in Beijing by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?the Embassy of? the Republic of Iraq in China. Mr. Arken Imirbaki, Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and?President of the Chinese-Arab Friendship Association, Madam Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC,?Mr. Chen Xiaodong, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs?and?the representatives from the relatives institutions?and?organizations such as International Department of CPC Central Committee, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, China Youth Federation, enterprises?and?the main media institutions, as well as all the diplomats from the Embassy of Iraq?and?Iraqi immigrants in China?and?relative embassies together about more than 300 guests attended the reception.
Before the reception, Vice Chairman Arken Imirbaki met with Ambassador Berwari?and?Mr. Haider Al-Rubeiy, President of Iraqi-China Friendship Association who came all the way from Iraq for this function. They visited the exhibition of pictures of Iraqi customs?and?relations between the two countries together.
Vice President Lin Yi?and?Ambassador Ahmad Berwari delivered speeches respectively at the reception.
President Lin Yi said in her speech that, China?and?Iraq have traditional friendship. At present, Iraq has become China's third largest trading partner in the Arab world?and?the fourth largest supplier of crude oil in the world. China has been Iraq's largest trading partner?and?crude oil buyer for many years. The CPAFFC looks forward to working with Iraqi side to further promote the development of friendly?and?cooperative relations in various fields between China?and?Iraq?and?jointly?create?a better future for both countries.
Ambassador Berwari recalled the long history of bilateral exchanges between Iraq?and?China?and?thanked the Chinese government?and?people for their consistent support for Iraq over the past 60 years. He firmly believed that the profound?and?friendly relations between China?and?Iraq would continue.
During the reception, Vice Chairman Arken Imirbaki?and?Ambassador Berwari unveiled the commemorative envelop?and?the stamps for 60th anniversary. Vice Chairman Arken Imirbaki? presented the commemorative porcelain plate of the envelope?and?Xi Jinping: The Governance of China I?and?II to Ambassador Berwari?and?then, they cut the celebration cake for 60th anniversary.
At the reception, the Iraqi folk music band?and?Chinese dancing group presented the wonderful shows.
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Vice President Lin Yi Meets with the Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA)
On September 12th, Vice President of CPAFFC Mme Lin Yi met with Mr. Mbassi, Secretary General of UCLGA in Beijing.
Vice President Lin Yi thanked Mr. Mbassi for his constant support to CPAFFC?and?made introduction of the major projects?and?key working fields of CPAFFC in African Affairs. She hoped that both sides could jointly promote the exchanges?and?cooperation between China Africa local governments of in the areas of youth, culture, charity?and?experience of governance.
Mr. Mbassi expressed his gratitude to Vice President Lin for her meeting with him. He said that the "Eight Initiatives" proposed by President Xi Jinping aiming at boosting Africa's development had set the direction for China-Africa relations.UCLGA is willing to work together with CPAFFC?and?make local governments?and?people benefit more from China-Africa cooperation.
Mr. Li Hai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Asian?and?African Affairs of CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.
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Reception in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Oman Held in Beijing
On September 11, the reception in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China?and?Oman was co-hosted in Beijing by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?the Embassy of Oman in China. Mr. Arken Imirbaki, Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and?President of the Chinese-Arab Friendship Association, Mr. Yang Fuchang, former Deputy Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs?and?President of China Oman Friendship Association, Madam Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC,?and?Dr. Abdulmonam Al-Hasani, Minister of Information of Oman, Dr. Abdullah Saleh Al Saadi, Ambassador of Oman to China, together with other 400 guests attended the reception.
Vice President Lin Yi said in her speech that, over the past four decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China?and?Oman, bilateral friendly cooperation has seen smooth development, with pragmatic achievements covering various fields,?and?the China-Oman strategic partnership was established this May. She stressed that development of bilateral relations requires support?and?involvement of all parties,?and?called for further cooperation between both countries in various fields, friendship associations included, to make more contribution for a closer people-to-people bond between China?and?Oman, as well as among all Belt?and?Road countries.
Minister of Information Dr. Hasani said that the relations between our two countries have not been a passing event in the past, but an inevitable result of the peace-loving spirit?and?humanitarian communication with people?and?civilizations. He hoped that the two countries could, through joint efforts, open a beautiful terrace with?colorful orchards of Omani-Chinese friendship.
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A Dialogue Between Leaders of Chinese and Russian Regions Held in Russia Successfully
A dialogue between leaders of Chinese?and?Russia regions, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (MFA China)?and?the?Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation?(MFA Russia), co-organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?the Local Cooperation Council of the Russia-China Friendship Committee for Peace?and?Development (RCFCPD), was held successfully in Vladivostok in Russia's Far East on September 11th, 2018. Nine Chinese leaders from provinces?and?autonomous regions including Mr. Li Jiheng, Provincial Committee Secretary of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Mr. Chen Qiufa, Provincial Committee Secretary of Liaoning Province, Mr. Bayanqolu, Provincial Committee Secretary of Jilin Province, Mr. Zhang Qingwei, Provincial Committee Secretary of Heilongjiang Province, Mr. Lou Qinjian, Provincial Committee Secretary of Jiangsu Province, Mr. Che Jun, Provincial Committee Secretary of Zhejiang Province, Mr. Liu Jiayi, Provincial Committee Secretary of Shandong Province, Mr. Peng Qinghua, Provincial Committee Secretary of Sichuan Province, Mr. Ma Xingrui, Provincial Committee Secretary of Guangdong Province,?and?Russian leaders from thirteen federal subjects, such as Primorsky Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, Amurskaya Oblast, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Zabaykalsky Krai, Republic of Tatarstan, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Irkutsk, Moscow Oblast, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Yaroslavl Oblast, Tula Oblast, Republic of Chechnya, took part in the dialogue. Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of CPAFFC, presided the dialogue.
Earlier this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping?and?Russian President Putin decided to hold years of China-Russia local cooperation?and?exchange in 2018?and?2019 during exchanging congratulatory messages on the coming New Year. This dialogue is one of the important bilateral activities held during Chinese President Xi attending the Fourth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok as well as is the highest-level?and?largest conference in the history of China-Russia local exchange, which completely indicates that the two central governments pay high attention to local cooperation,?and?the Sino-Russian local cooperation is full of vitality?and?enthusiasm.
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Tanzanian Friendly Personages Visit the CPAFFC
On September 6, Mr. Joseph Kahama, the Secretary-General of the Tanzania China Friendship Promotion Association (TCFPA), Mr. Francis Semwaza, the well-known columnist in Tanzania,?and?Mr. Joseph Kazambe, the Chinese translator for H.E. Mr. Nyerere, the founding President of Tanzania, paid a visit to the CPAFFC. Mme, Tang Ruimin, Deputy Director General of the Department of Asian & African Affairs, met with?and?held a luncheon for the delegation.
Mme. Tang Ruimin welcomed the delegation to the CPAFFC,?and?said that the friendship between Tanzania?and?China has enjoyed a long history. The CPAFFC has long maintained close?and?friendly exchanges with the civil organizations?and?local governments in Tanzania. The two sides have carried enriched activities within the platform of Forum on China Africa Local Government Cooperation?and?China Africa Friendship Organization Leaders Meeting, which has contributed to carrying?and?pushing forward China-Tanzania traditional friendship.
Mr. Kahama said that in recent years, the two associations have carried out frequent?and?pragmatic exchanges. In the future, he will push the TCFPA to cooperate with the Chinese side in areas such as trade?and?culture,?and?facilitate the establishment of more friendship cities between the two countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on the just-concluded Beijing Summit of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum 2018, saying that under the framework of the "eight major initiatives" of China-Africa cooperation, which was proposed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping, we will jointly promote Sino-Tanzanian people-to-people exchanges?and?cooperation.
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Vice President Song Jingwu Attends 2nd World Anti-Aging Forum
Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), attended the 2nd Jinhai Lake World Anti-Aging Forum?and?delivered a speech on September 4th, 2018.
The forum, with the theme of Extend the Beauty of Life, brought the world leading anti-aging technology?and?experts as well as scholars together to discuss how to improve the health?and?quality of human life?and?to continuously explore more efficient?and?scientific solutions in comprehensive health field.
Vice President Song Jingwu said, CPAFFC could exert its advantages to further promote the exchanges?and?cooperation between China?and?foreign countries in the world in the field of anti-aging,?and?make more contributions to realizing healthy old-aged care of the Chinese people.
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