A delegation led by Wang Jiarui, chairman of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF), visited France on Nov 6-9 to carry on the traditional friendship between China and France, as well as reinforce and improve friendly folk exchanges and cooperation.
The CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui pose for a photo with Hugues Renson, Vice President of the National Assembly of France. [Photo/CSCLF]
On Nov 7, Wang Jiarui met with Hugues Renson, Vice President of the National Assembly of France.
CSCLF chairman Wang Jiarui shakes hands with Hugues Renson, Vice President of the National Assembly of France. [Photo/CSCLF]
Wang Jiarui said that this year marked the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and that current Sino-French relations had maintained a good momentum of development. The heads of the two states had reached a new important consensus on the development of bilateral relations, he said. The exchanges during visits this year had moved the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France to a new level.
France plays an important role in the international arena and has similar views with China in many major international issues -- such as advocating globalization, diversification and multilateralism, as well as promoting free trade and coping with climate change.
Over the years, the French National Assembly has played an important and positive role in promoting the development of Sino-French relations. The China Soong Ching Ling Foundation is willing to strengthen its cooperation with relevant French institutions, implement important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote Sino-French friendship and cultural exchanges, in the hope of making greater contributions to consolidating the foundation of bilateral relations.
A meeting between the CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui and Hugues Renson, Vice President of the National Assembly of France. [Photo/CSCLF]
Hugues Renson conveyed a warm welcome to Chairman Wang Jiarui during his visit to the French National Assembly -- expressing his pleasure at receiving Wang on the occasion of President Macron's successful visit to China.
Hugues said that France and China have a long and profound friendly and cooperative relationship. The relationship between the two countries was a treasure worthy of our cherished. He said bilateral relations should further develop, to further develop EU-China cooperation on the basis of good relations between France and China. Hugues said the French side is willing to work with China to jointly safeguard multilateralism and work to establish and maintain a new international order that is more dynamic and respectful, and to jointly meet new global challenges. The French National Assembly is willing to play a more active role in promoting the long-term healthy development of French-Chinese relations, he added.
During the visit, the CSCLF delegation was also invited to visit the Foundation Charles de Gaulle and listened to a briefing introduction of the foundation. The two sides discussed further the promotion of friendly cooperation and the promotion of Sino-French non-governmental exchanges.
The CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui visits the Foundation Charles de Gaulle. [Photo/CSCLF]
The CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui visits the Foundation Charles de Gaulle. [Photo/CSCLF]
On Nov 8, the delegation met with the experts from The Bridge Tank, a French think tankand conducted in-depth exchanges on topics relating to emerging economies, climate change and the Belt and Road Initiative.
The CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui meets with the experts from The Bridge Tank, a French think tank to conduct in-depth exchanges on topics relating to emerging economies, climate change and the Belt and Road Initiative. [Photo/CSCLF]
An expert from The Bridge Tank, a French think tank, shares his views. [Photo/CSCLF]
An expert from The Bridge Tank, a French think tank , delivers a speech. [Photo/CSCLF]
An expert from The Bridge Tank, a French think tank , delivers a speech. [Photo/CSCLF]
A delegate from the CSCLF [Photo/CSCLF]
A delegate from the CSCLF [Photo/CSCLF]
The CSCLF delegation led by chairman Wang Jiarui poses for a photo with the experts from The Bridge Tank, a French think tank. [Photo/CSCLF]
"The close personnel exchanges and colorful cultural exchanges between the two countries are like a stream of tributaries that converge into a river of Sino-French friendship."
On the evening of Nov 8, the CSCLF delegation attended a performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris, marking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Officials said young people from the two countries have passed on the traditional friendship between China and France and enhanced friendly exchanges through artistic and cultural dialogues and exchanges.
Attendees pose for photo at a performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. [Photo/CSCLF]
A performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France is held. [Photo/CSCLF]
A performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France is held. [Photo/CSCLF]
A performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France is held. [Photo/CSCLF]
A performance jointly sponsored by the CSCLF and the Culture Center of China in Paris to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France is held. [Photo/CSCLF]
The performance featured art forms reflecting rich national characteristics. The most sincere performances of the young actors -- while promoting the excellent traditional culture of China -also showed the happy lives of the Chinese people and expressed their good wishes to continue Sino-French friendship, create a better world and support public welfare.
The CSCLF delegation heads to the Chinese Embassy in France to hold a working meeting with Ambassador Lu Shaye. [Photo/CSCLF]
During the visit, the CSCLF delegation also headed to the Chinese Embassy in France to hold a working meeting with Ambassador Lu Shaye.
Among dignitaries in attendance of various linked activities was Qu Xing, deputy director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Jing Dunquan, vice-chairman of the CSCLF; Tang Jiuhong, deputy secretary-general of the CSCLF; Li Shaoping and Zhao Bin, counselor of Chinese Embassy in France; Shen Zhongwen, deputy director of the Culture Center of China in Paris; Lydia Samarbakhsh, international director of the French Communist Party, as well as Gao Chunfang, overseas director of the CSCLF.
