In the evening of Sept. 12th, a reception celebrating 40th anniversary of establishment of China-Spain diplomatic relations was held in the CPAFFC. Mr. Ji Bingxuan, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People''s Congress (NPC), Mme. Uyunqimg, the former  Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of NPC and the Chinese Chairperson of China-Spain Forum, Mme. Li Xiaolin, the president of the CPAFFC, Mr. Xie Hangsheng, the vice foreign minister of China, Mr. Liu lihua, the vice minister of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, Mr. Jose Manuel Soria, the Spanish minister of industry, energy and tourism, Mr. Pedro Solbes Mira, the Spanish Chairman of China-Spain Forum and former vice prime minister of Spain, Mr. Gonzalo De Benito Secades, the first vice  foreign minister of Spain and Mr. Manuel Valencia Alonso, the Spanish Ambassador to China were present.

President Li Xiaolin spoke highly of China-Spain relation in her address. She said, since the two countries established all-around strategic partnership relation in 2005, the cooperation of the both sides had been more mature, steady and forceful. By the time of 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-Spain diplomatic relations and 10th anniversary of China-Spain Forum, the 7th session of the forum was held today. The personages of all circles from the two countries developed in-depth discussions and provided suggestions on the pragmatic cooperation of the two countries at the session, which had achieved important results.

At the reception, President Li Xiaolin exchanged first day covers of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Spanish side.

More than 400 guests from the two countries were present at the event.