President Li Xiaolin Meets with Japanese Ambassador
At the invitation of Japanese Ambassador YOKOI YUTAKA, CPAFFC ? President Li Xiaolin met with him in Japanese Ambassador’s residence on August 9.
President Li said, China?and?Japan are close neighbors,?and?this requires the both sides to choose the road of developing the friendly relations, which is also in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples. The Chinese side attaches great importance to the Sino-Japanese relations. On the basis of the four political documents?and?in the spirit of reviewing the history?and?looking into the future, the Chinese side is willing to work together with Japan to implement the four principal consensuses reached by the both sides?and?push the bilateral ties to the normal lane. CPAFFC?and?CJFA (China-Japan Friendship Association) would?like?to make efforts to enhancing the friendly feeling of the two peoples?and?developing the public support of the two countries.
YOKOI YUTAKA spoke highly of the actively contributions made by CPAFFC?and?CJFA for a long time to developing the friendly relations between China?and?Japan. He said that they are willing to strengthen the cooperation with CPAFFC to promote the friendly exchanges of the two countries in various fields, expand the personage exchanges of the both sides?and?improve the bilateral relations.?
Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. ITO KOICHI,?Minister of the Japanese Embassy in China?and?others, attended the meeting.
President Li Xiaolin Meeting with Western U.S. Local Officials’ Delegation
President Li Xiaolin met with Western U.S. Local Officials’ Delegation on August 1, 2016, which was organized by U.S. Sino Friendship Association?and?headed by California State Treasurer John Chiang. The delegation is composed of mayors from the cities of Beverly Hills, Ontario, Yorba Linda, Coasta Mesa, Oxnard, Artesia of California?and?North Las Vegas of Nevada. Vice President Xie Yuan also attended the meeting.
President Li Xiaolin said, with the aims of enhancing people’s friendship?and?safeguarding world peace, the CPAFFC had established cooperation partnerships with nearly 600 non-governmental organizations?and?institutions in 157 countries across the world. China-U.S. subnational exchanges form the foundation of bilateral relations. 46 pairs of sister states?and?212 pairs of sister cities have been established between the two countries. Five rounds of China-U.S. Governors Forum?or?dialogues have been held. She hoped every delegate learn more about China through this trip, while forging cooperative ties with their Chinese counterparts.
John Chiang highly commended the CPAFFC on its mission to safeguard world peace?and?promote common development. He said it’s the fourth time for Western Local Official’s Delegation to visit China. By paying visits to Chinese local governments?and?enterprises, the delegation is aimed to promote the exchanges?and?cooperation between western U.S.?and?Chinese localities in various areas,?and?serve as a bridge for friendship, understanding?and?peace between the east?and?west, as well as U.S.?and?China.?
During the meeting, CPAFFC Vice President Xie Yuan signed an MOU with President Simon Pang of U.S. Sino Friendship Association, to further their friendly ties?and?the practical cooperation at the sub-national level between the two countries.?
President Li Xiaolin Meets with Plenipotentiary of Russian President to Central Federal District
President Li Xiaolin met with Alexander Beglov, Plenipotentiary of Russian President to Central Federal District on August 1.
President Li Xiaolin extended her welcome to Alexander Beglov for his visiting?and?briefed the introduction on the work of CPAFFC, especially about Russia. The both sides had an in-depth discussion on strengthening the people-to-people exchanges of the two countries?and?promoting the regional cooperation.
Mr.Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC?and?H.E. Dr. Andrey Denisov, Russian Ambassador to China, were present.
President Li Xiaolin Meets with South African First Lady Tobeka Madiba Zuma
President Li Xiaolin met with Mme. Tobeka Madiba Zuma, First Lady of South Africa?and?Patron of the Tobeka Madiba Zuma Foundation (TMZ Foundation).
President Li Xiaolin welcomed Mme. Tobeka's visit to China, introduced the major charity projects conducted by the CPAFFC,?and?expressed willingness to actively cooperate with the TMZ Foundation.
Mme. Tobeka introduced the TMZ Foundation's work in HIV/AIDS prevention?and?control,?and?expressed her willingness to continue the exchanges with the CPAFFC.
Vice President Lin Yi were present at the meeting.
President Li Xiaolin Meets with Outgoing Colombian Ambassador to China Carmenza Jaramillo
CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with the outgoing Colombian Ambassador to China Carmenza Jaramillo on July 28, 2016.
President Li expressed appreciation?and?gratitude to Carmenza Jaramillo for her positive contributions to promoting the friendly relations between the two peoples during her tenure as Colombian Ambassador to China,?and?hoped that she will continue keeping contact with CPAFFC?and?supporting the friendly exchanges of the two countries after her tenure.
Ambassador Carmenza Jaramillo appreciated CPAFFC’s valuable support for the Embassy of Colombia in China?and?herself during her tenure,?and?said that the Embassy of Colombia in China has been paying attention to the role of CPAFFC played in the exchanges with foreign countries in China?and?will continue keeping close contact with CPAFFC?and?promoting the exchanges of the both sides in the fields of the culture?and?the local governments.
President Li Xiaolin Meets with British Ambassador to China
On 28th July, President Li Xiaolin of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with H.E. Ms Barbara Woodward, British Ambassador to China in British Ambassador’s Residence. The two sides have extensively exchanged views on the Second China-UK Regional Leaders Meeting, the two countries’ all-dimensional exchanges?and?cooperation,?and?hotspot issues of common concern to both sides.
Ambassador Woodard thanked the CPAFFC for the strong cooperation in a lot of ways, particularly jointly organizing the Inaugural China-UK Regional Leaders Summit,?and?helping arrange the British high level visits. She looked forward to making the working relationship with the CPAFFC more stronger, deeper?and?more fruitful, especially to organizing the Second China-UK Regional Leaders Meeting later this year.
President Li thanked the British Embassy in China for its support to the CPAFFC. She is ready to work with the UK to promote mutual understanding?and?mutual learning between the two countries?and?deliver more practical cooperation results in all sectors.
CPAFFC’s Vice President Mr Song Jingwu, Deputy Director General of the European?and?Asian Department, Mr Shen Xin?and?Ms Zhang Ruoning attended the meeting.
CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin Meets with Mr. Lorenzo Ku, President of Philippine-China Association for Promotion of Economy and Trade
CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin?and?Secretary General Li Xikui met with Mr. Lorenzo Ku in the morning of July 18th. He is the President of Philippine-China Association for Promotion of Economy?and?Trade,?and?also the People’s Friendship Contribution Award Winner. During the meeting, Mr. Lorenzo Ku introduced his new book, Patriotic Peace Escort, which was published recently. Using a large number of precious historical materials, the book described his contributions to promoting the cause of friendship and, the exchanges?and?cooperation between the two countries for several decades. President Li Xiaolin wrote the preface for the book?and?congratulated him on the publishing of the book. The both sides also had a discussion on the topics of how to strengthen the friendship of the two peoples?and?the exchanges of the friendly cities between the two countries.
Mr. Zhang Juxiang, Director General of China Service Center for Friendship?and?Cooperation with Foreign Countries (CSC), was present.
President Li Xiaolin Attends “One Belt and One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing” Opening Ceremony
“One Belt?and?One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing”Activities cohosted by the CPAFFC?and?the Fransabank Group of Lebanon kicked off at Minzu Hotel of Beijing on 15th July. CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin?and?Vice President Lin Yi attended the opening ceremony together with Fransabank Group Chairman Adnan Kassar, Lebanon Charge D'Affaires Hatem Nasrallah?and?diplomats from other Arab countries.
After the opening ceremony, President Li Xiaolin, accompanied by Chairman Adnan Kassar, visited the exhibition of Lebanese goods. Special local products from a dozen well-known Lebanese exhibitors, including wine, chocolate, olive oil, dairy products, dry fruits,?and?beverages were shown there. ?
Meanwhile, the Lebanese Gourmet Festival was also launched, at which traditional Lebanese food prepared by famed chefs from the Phoenicians Hotel of Lebanon were provided to all guests.
Composed of Lebanese Gourmet Festival, Lebanese Products Exhibition, China-Lebanon Business Forum, the series of activities will last for two weeks, with the aim of following the “Belt?and?Road” Strategy to further exchanges?and?cooperation between China?and?Lebanon in the fields of culture, tourism, trade?and?investment.
President Li Xiaolin Meets with Lebanese Friend Mr. Adnan Kassar
President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Adnan Kassar, Honorable President of General?union?of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries?and?President of Fransabank Group on 14th July. Vice President Lin Yi?and?Lebanon Charge D’Affairs Hatem Nasrallah were present at the meeting.
President Li Xiaolin welcomed Mr. Adnan Kassar’ visit to China?and?conveyed the greetings from President Xi Jinping to Mr. Kassar. She once again congratulated Mr. Kassar on being conferred the “China Arab Friendship Outstanding Award”?and?thanked his outstanding contribution to the development of the friendship between China?and?Arab Countries including Lebanon. She expressed her willingness to actively cooperate with Mr. Kassar to promote the people-to-people friendship exchanges between China?and?Arab Countries including Lebanon in the fields of culture?and?academy.
Mr. Kassar said, he began the cooperation with China since 1953?and?he witnessed the development of China. In January of this year, He met with President Xi?and?being conferred the “China Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award ” which is the most precious experience in his life, this honor will be kept in his heart forever. He will actively support the activities of the association to further enhance the friendship between China?and?Arab countries including Lebanon.
At the invitation of the CPAFFC, During Mr. Kassar’s visit in China, he will attend “One Belt?and?One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing” series of activities cohoste by the CPAFFC?and?Fransabank in Beijing Minzu Hotel. ? ??