On Nov. 6th to 7th, organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Committee of Cooperation of Local Governments of French Foreign Ministry, the 4th High-Level Forum on Cooperation of Chinese-French Local Governments themed Strengthening Innovation and Cooperation, Promoting Urban and Rural Development was held in Region Strasbourg. As one of the important events for commemorating the 50th anniversary of China-French diplomatic ties, this year’s forum was listed in Long-term Plan of Cooperation of China-France Relationship that signed when the Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France in March, 2014.

About 800 attendants from over 100 provinces, cities and districts in China and France attended the forum, and held dialogues and seminars on 3 topics of Governance of Urban and Rural Area, Development of Local Economy and Science and Higher Education Serve for Local Development. Besides, the representatives of the Chinese and French business circles attended the forum for entrepreneurs. At the forum, the awarding ceremony for commending the cooperation programs of the Chinese and French local governments, and signing ceremony of cooperation agreement were held. The excellent performance of the art groups from the both countries made the forum even more successful. At the forum, the conclusive document was adopted. The 5th China-French Forum will be held in Chengdu, China.