On June 12th, Vice President Song Jingwu of CPAFFC met with Mr.Jacques AUXIETTE, new French President of Sino-French Forum Joint Committee and President of Regional Council of Pays de la Loire, France, and his delegation.

Vice President Song congratulated Mr. AUXIETTE on his new appointment, and appreciated the guidance and promotion by Sino-French Forum Joint Committee in organizing Sino-French Forum successfully for four times, which flourishes the Sino-French local cooperation. Vice President Song said that Sino-French local cooperation is an indispensable part of China and France’s high-level culture communication system, and it should draw more attention from high officials of both countries. For the Fifth Sino-French Forum which will be held in Chengdu, Vice President Song expressed his wish that the two countries’ presidents can attend the opening ceremony of the Forum by the effort of Joint Committee from both sides.

Mr. AUXIETTE fully agreed with Vice President Song’s view. He also stated that local cooperation between China and France can be enhanced in various areas. The Sino-French cooperation has gained rich achievements in economy, culture, tourism, etc. by now. As the society advances, in the future, there are great cooperation potentials in two countries’ new focus, such as health, elderly care, vocational training and language learning. Mr. AUXIETTE claimed that, as the new French President of Sino-French Forum Joint Committee, he will actively cooperate with CPAFFC to raise up the Sino-French cooperation level by effective coordination within French institutions.