On 19th October, Vice President Lin Yi of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Dr. Orlando Smith, Premier of the British Virgin Island. 

President Lin extended welcome to Premier Smith, and briefed him on the CPAFFC’s work in people-to-people diplomacy and local government cooperation.

Premier Smith thanked the CPAFFC for inviting him to visit China and for its considerate arrangements. He expressed willingness to establish contact with the CPAFFC to facilitate bilateal exchanges and cooperation.

CPAFFC’s Deputy Director General of the European and Asian Department, Ms Zhang Ruoning attended the meeting.