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On October 23, Ms. Li Xiaolin, President of CPAFFC met with Mr. Keiji?Yamada, President of the National Governors’ Association, President of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Governor of? Kyoto Prefecture,?and?the heads of the local governments from Okayama Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kobe City, Katsuragi City,?and?etc.. Ms. Wang Xiuyun, Director-General of the Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC ,?and?Mr. Cheng Haibo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting. President Li Xiaolin said, China?and?Japan are close neighbors. Maintaining healthy?and?stable development of bilateral ties not only is the fundamental interests of both peoples, but also is the common expectations of the countries in the local region?and?international community. At present, the China?and?Japan relations are facing with the opportunity of being further improved, yet there are still many complex?and?sensitive issues, which require the both sides to properly deal with. In order to elaborately safeguard the hard-won promising improvement of the bilateral ties, promoting mutual trust, being honest with each other,?and?expanding exchanges?and?cooperation are necessary. President Li Xiaolin stated that, the local exchanges?and?cooperation are an important part of the Sino-Japanese relations; meanwhile, such local exchanges?and?cooperation are also a special opportunity to improve the bilateral ties. CPAFFC is willing to strengthen the cooperation with the Japanese local governments?and?relevant organizations,?and?continually promote the development of the friendly exchanges?and?pragmatic cooperation between the two countries through platforms such as the China-Japan Governors’ Forum. CPAFFC would?like?to make contributions to enhancing the friendship of the two countries’ people,?and?furthering the Sino-Japanese relations development. Mr. Keiji?Yamada thanked President Li for the meeting?and?said, although the two countries are facing with some issues in specific areas, the two countries should focus on the overall long-term situation. The two countries should develop friendly exchanges?and?cooperation in various fields so as to promote the relations development continuously. The Japanese local governments would?like?to play an active role for the Sino-Japanese friendship?and?look forward to the third China-Japan Governors’ Forum held in Japan next year.

On October 21, President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Russell M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and his delegation. President Li welcomed President Nelson to visit CPAFFC again. She introduced to the delegation the recent major projects conducted by CPAFFC with the aim of promoting China-U.S. subnational cooperation, with the most important one being the 3rd China-U.S. Governors Forum, which was held in Seattle back in September during President Xi’s state visit to the United States. President Nelson felt glad to meet with President Li again. He admired the efforts made by President Li and CPAFFC in strengthening U.S.- China friendly cooperation. Nelson marveled at the tremendous change in China over the past 30 years since he first visited China in 1980. His state Utah attached great importance in developing its relationship with China, and had conducted frequent exchanges and cooperation in various fields. He hoped to expand future cooperation with CPAFFC so as to drive forward the China-U.S. friendly cooperation. The delegation also invited President Li to visit Brigham Young University-Hawaii and the Polynesian Center at her earliest convenience this year.

? On October 20, CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with the delegation led by H.E. Mrs. Matilda Y. Amissah Arthur, spouse of the Vice President of Ghana, who is paying a visit to China at the invitation of CPAFFC. President Li Xiaolin welcomed the delegation to visit China and briefed Mrs. Matilda on CPAFFC's work on African affairs, especially the 2nd Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation which is to be held next month. She said that CPAFFC hopes to work with the Ghanian side to promote the cooperation in all fields and further friendship between the two peoples. Mrs. Matilda extended her thanks to CPAFFC for invitation and reception, and expressed the will to maintain communication with the CPAFFC, so as to enhance bilateral exchanges in areas such as culture and education. ?

CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Nii O. Mills, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana on October 20, 2015. President Li Xiaolin warmly welcomed the visit of the Minister. She introduced the works of CPAFFC and the preparations of the upcoming 2nd Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation. She said that CPAFFC will continue to strengthen the cooperation in the fields of trade, mining and local government so as to benefit the two peoples. Minister Mills said that the Ghanaian side appreciates the support and help from the Chinese side for its social and economic developments. Ghana welcomes the investment from China and hopes to deepen the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.?

On the 16th October, Madam Li Xiaolin, President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries attended the Imperial Springs International Forum.. ? Madam Li Xiaolin addressing the opening ceremony of the Imperial Springs International Forum The Imperial Springs International Forum is cohosted by Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association. Participants for the Forum discussed upon topics such as “Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiatives--New Opportunity and New Challenge” and analyzed China’s role in shaping international order and promoting global economy. They also raised constructive suggestions for the status-quo of international security and challenges in the fields of economy. Group photo of major participants of the Forum More than 100 representatives from the circle of politics, expertise, business and media, including 7 former heads of states and governments and political leaders attended the Forum. They are Mr. Kevin Rudd, Former Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Felip Calderoni, Former President of Mexico, Mr. George A. Papandereou, Former Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Romano Prodi, Former Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Nils Daniel Carl Bildt, Former Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Marty M.Natalegawa, Former Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Mr. Terje Rod-Larsen, President of International Peace Institute. ? Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President of CPAFFC presiding over the Forum On behalf of CPAFFC, Madam Li Xiaolin gave warm welcome to the guests present at the Forum and briefed them upon major tasks of CPAFFC on the opening ceremony. Madam Li pointed out that peace and development still remains the them of current times and people’s friendship will always serve as the fundamental force to promote international peace and development and the pre-requisite to achieve win-win cooperation. Madam Li expressed that CPAFFC will as always work to enhance people’s friendship among all countries and contribute to safeguard world peace and common development.

On Oct 10th, CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with Mr.Korn ?Dabbaransi,President of Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and his delegation.They exchanged views on the relationship between China and Thailand as well as the people-to-people friendship between the two countries. Ms.Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC also attended the meeting. At the invitation of CPAFFC, Mr.Korn ?Dabbaransi and his delegation visited Beijing and attended the reception for the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

? On October 9th, President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Ahad Mohammadi, President of the Iran-China Friendship Association. President Li Xiaolin expressed her welcome to President Mohammadi for visiting China and participating in the annual meeting of the friendship associations between China and Iran. She wished the meeting a complete success. Mr. Mohammadi said that after the signing of the Iran Nuclear Agreement, foreign sanctions against Iran will be gradually lifted so that China-Iran cooperation will face new opportunities. China is an old friend of Iran. Iran will not forget China for providing great help when Iran encountered difficult times, and Iran is willing to strengthen relations with China under the new situation. The Iran-China Friendship Association also hopes to keep close contact with the CPAFFC in order to discuss the cooperation under "One Belt and One Road" projects, tourism and other fields. Mrs. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC also attended the meeting. ?

“Every Woman Every Child” High-level Meeting was held on September 26th at the UN headquarter in New York. The meeting was hosted by the UN Secretary General’s Office and with CPAFFC as its coordinating organization in China. Nearly 600 representatives from different countries attended the meeting. The VIPs included First Lady of the People’s Republic of China and WHO Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Peng Liyuan, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Director General of WHO Margaret Chan, Executive Director of UNICEF Anthony Lake, President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Malawi Peter Mutharika, Peime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health at the opening ceremony. President Li Xiaolin attended the whole meeting and delivered a key-note speech at the second panel. Madame Peng Liyuan said in her speech that taking care of women, children and adolescents’ health is the most important investment to the future of mankind. She expressed her gratitude to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for launching “Every Woman Every Child” and leveraging the collective strengths of all sectors to make great contribution to promoting the health of women, children and adolescents worldwide. Madame Peng promised that China would work closely with the UN, WHO, UNAIDS、UNICEF, UN Women to fully support the implementation of the updated Global Strategy in the whole world. ? President Li Xiaolin highly appreciated the achievements made by “Every Woman Every Child” in the past five years and congratulated on the upgraded Global Strategy. She also introduced the new commitment made by the Chinese Government. As part of this commitment, President Li emphasized the China Partnership Network which was established by the joint efforts of CPAFFC and the UN. The Network aimed at leveraging the collective strengths of government institutions, corporations and civil society members, to build sustainable and innovative partnerships for critical areas for women, children and adolescents’ health in China and overseas; and it will serve as a platform for sharing experiences and best practices, thereby making new and effective contributions to this global agenda. The current members of the growing network pledges to invest or donate 290 million US dollars in critical areas such as electricity and water for health and education facilities, health ICT system, insurance in support of UHC, agriculture and nutrition and food safety. National leaders, leadership of international organizations and social societies as well as CEOs of multinational corporations presented at the meeting made commitments in their speeches, promised to take tangible actions to support the upgraded Global Strategy and promote the development of the global women children and adolescents’ health. Meanwhile many representatives have expressed their support to the China Partnership Network and willingness for future collaboration. “Every Woman Every Child” was launched by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in 2010, with the aim of leveraging the collective strengths of government institutions, corporations and civil society members to forge cross-sector cross-industry partnerships to support development strategies for women’s and children’s health in all countries. China was one of the first countries made commitment to this initiative. Since its launching, 2.4million women and children have been saved through joint efforts made by all sides. The Women’s and Children’s health strategy is formally updated to the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health in September 2015. The updated Global Strategy will become the guideline for promoting women, children and adolescents’ health from 2016 to 2030. President Li Xiaolin also met with Mr. Mark Waller, Executive Vice President of National Football League in New York.

President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. David Abney, CEO of United Parcel Service (UPS) on September 18th. President Li expressed gratitude to Abney for UPS’s longtime support to CPAFFC and the company’s contribution to the development of China’s charity works. Li hoped that UPS could continue to enhance its cooperation with the Friendship Association and push forward the development of China-US people-to-people friendship cause. Abney thanked President Li for meeting with his delegation. He said UPS would continue to promote the exchanges and cooperation between the two sides.

? President Li Xiaolin met with Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts on September 18, 2015. President Li Xiaolin extended a warm welcome to Governor Ricketts for his first visit to China after taking office. She briefed on the preparatory work for the Third China-US Governors Forum and several other activities held this year, including the Sixth China-US Relations Conference, the Photo Exhibition on China-US Cooperation during World War Two and the Commemorative Activities for the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. She said, entrusted by the Chinese government, CPAFFC is responsible for the coordination and management of sister cities relations between China and the rest of the world. China has established more than 2000 sister cities or sister states relations with other countries. She also expressed hope that Nebraska play an active role in the next China-US Governors Forum, promoting China-US sub-national exchange and cooperation. Governor Snyder thanked CPAFFC for inviting and welcoming his delegation. He said, China is Nebraska’s fourth largest trading partner, with a trade volume of 610 million US dollars in 2014, which has doubled within the past five years. Nebraska and China share a lot of similarities, such as well-developed agriculture, emphasis on family and hard-working spirit. Through this visit, he hoped to further expand cooperation between Nebraska and China.