Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, President of China-Japan Friendship Association (CJFA), met in Beijing with visiting Mr. NIWA UICHIRO, President of Japan-China Friendship Association (JCFA), and his delegation on April, 25.

President Tang Jiaxuan welcomed NIWA UICHIRO leading a delegation to visit China on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of China-Japan treaty of peace and friendship, and appreciated JCFA for adhering to the belief of Sino-Japanese friendship for several decades, extensively developing the friendly activities and continuously making contributions to the cause of the friendship between the two countries. At present, the bilateral relations show a better momentum. President Tang hoped that the friends from JCFA could remain true to their original aspiration and face up to the future, and moreover, continuously advance the various friendly exchanges of the two peoples with practical actions.

NIWA UICHIRO said, at present, bilateral relations confront with new development opportunities. JCFA is willing to strengthen the exchanges and cooperation in the fields of the friendly cities, youth, sport and etc. Furthermore, JCFA would like to work together with CJFA to make active efforts on enhancing the national feelings of the two countries and promoting the development of the bilateral ties.

Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mme. Zhu Dan and Mr. Cheng Haibo, Deputy Director-Generals of Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting.

Photographed by Mou Liyi