On July 8th, CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu met with Mr David Aptsiauri, Ambassador of Georgia.   Vice President Song extended his welcome to Mr Aptsiauri for his visiting to CPAFFC.Mr Aptsiauri informed the CPAFFC of political contacts,economic and trade exchanges and human communication between the two countries,and the working scheme of the Embassy.The two sides discussed the preparations for the Celebration of 20 anniversary of diplomatic relations,cultural and sports exchanges between the two countries.   Mrs. Hu Chunmei, Associated Counsel of the Department of European and Asian Affairs attended the meeting. 

On July 8, CPAFFC hosted a reception celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between China and Montenegro in Beijing. CPAFFC Vice President Mr. Song Jingwu and the Ambassador of Montenegro to China H.E. Mr. Branko Perovic attended the reception and  delivered speeches. Deputy Director General of European Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Chen Guoyou was present. Mr. Song Jingwu said that recent years have witnessed the benign progress of China-Montenegro bilateral ties, featuring fast and multiple achievements and a sound momentum. China pays high attention to our bilateral relations, and is ready to work with Montenegro for a new decade’s development. Ambassador Mr. Perovic expressed his appreciation of the reception, saying it showed the great importance China attached to the bilateral relations with Montenegro. He commented that the cooperative achievements in every field during the ten years, especially since the “Belt and Road Initiative” and “16+1” cooperation docking, generated even bigger impetus for China-Montenegro cooperation. Looking forward, he is more than confident about more close cooperation and development of bilateral ties in the next decade. At the reception, Mr. Song Jingwu and Ambassador Mr. Perovic unveiled together the commemorative envelope of the 10th Anniversary of China-Montenegro Diplomatic Relations. Band from capital art academy brought excellent performance of Chinese traditional instruments. Staff of CPAFFC Mr. Sun Zhenya sang a solo of “Bella Ciao”, the theme song of Bridge the movie, which pushed the reception to a climax.

On July 7th, Ms. Zhang Ruoning, Deputy Director-General of the European-Asian Affairs Department, attended meeting in the Danish Embassy to China, discussing promoting the China Denmark Cooperation on Giant Panda Protection Research and the Inaugural China Denmark Local Government Cooperation Forum with Danish Ambassador to China Anders Carsten Damsgaard and representatives from the State Forestry Administration of China and Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens.

H.E. Mr. Zhang Ping, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress met with H.E. Mr. Pedro Pires, Former President of Cabo Verde in Beijing on July 4th, 2016. Zhang extended his welcome to Pires for leading a delegation to China on the 40th anniversary of China-Cabo Verde diplomatic relations. He said that Pires was not only the founding father of Cabo Verde, but also an old friend of China, who has made great contributions to the steady development of China-Cabo Verde relations. Over the past 40 years, bilateral relations have remained sound and rapid development. China and Cabo Verde have always shown understanding and support on issues concerning each other’s core interests. The recent years have witnessed the remarkable achievements in bilateral pragmatic cooperation and increasingly dynamic people-to-people exchanges. He hoped that with the support of Pires, both sides can further consolidate the foundation of public support to enhance friendship and deepen cooperation. Pires thanked Zhang for meeting his delegation. He said that Cabo Verde and China enjoyed profound friendship. China provided selfless assistance in Cabo Verde’s struggle for its national independence, as well as practical support to lift Cabo Verde from the least developed countries. China’s principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs has an important and long-term influence on Africa. The commitment China made in the FOCAC Johannesburg Summit last year, is in the interest of African countries. The Cabo Verdean people hope not only to see a more powerful China playing a role of balance in the multi-polar world, but also to enhance cooperation in areas of science and technology, human recourses, security, port, tourism and marine resources between the two countries.  H.E. Mr. Pedro Pires paid a visit to China from July 1st to 6th at the invitation of the CPAFFC.

Vice President Xie Yuan of CPAFFC met with Diana Greer, president of US-China People's Friendship Association (USCPFA), at CPAFFC on July 2. Vice President Xie Yuan extended a warm welcome to President Diana and her colleagues to  visit China and attend the Seventh Friendship Forum for the American and Oceanian Region. He briefed on the First China-US Sub-national Legislative Cooperation Forum recently held by CPAFFC and the Third China-US Sister Cities Conference to be held in November. He also hoped CPAFFC and USCPFA strengthen cooperation in future activities. President Greer expressed her wish to enhance communication and cooperation with CPAFFC to promote US-China people-to-people exchanges to a new level.

The Third Meeting of China-France High-level Culture Communication System was held on June 30. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong and French Foreign Minister Ayrault hosted the meeting together. Vice Premier Liu Yandong said, rich achievements have been obtained since the China-France High-level Culture Communication System was established two years ago. The development of the mechanism, expansion of communication and cooperation, and the innovation of content and form were all promoted in these two years. In the future, both of countries should gather wisdom and resources from the people of two countries’, in order to enhance the peoples’ participation, perception and sense of gain, promote the mechanism and long effect of culture communication, develop the cooperation in education, science and technology, culture, heath etc., ultimately to make contribution to the creation of a new era of the close and lasting China-French comprehensive strategic partnership. French Foreign Minister Ayrault said, the development of China-France High-level Culture Communication System is very promising. The system has made great achievements, and become one of the most important parts of China-France relationship. Both sides should value and promote the two countries’ culture communication from a higher level and a wider vision, and make effort to gain more achievements in culture communication cooperation, in order to benefit the people of two countries and face the common challenges together.    After the meeting,Vice Premier Liu Yandong and French Foreign Minister Ayrault signed Joint Statement and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in  culture, heath, education, media etc. At the meeting, CPAFFC, China Culture Administration Society, French International Association for Economic and Cultural Cooperation, and France's Most Beautiful Town Association jointly signed Chinese-French Cooperation Framework Agreement on Beautiful Town Protection and Development. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, signed the agreement as the representative of CPAFFC. In the future, China and France will cooperate in conservation and restoration of heritage, as well as benign development of historical and cultural ancient villages; meanwhile，both sides will jointly conduct cultural heritage studies and hold relevant exhibitions and promotion activities. 

At the invitation of The CRFA, Member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, President of China-Russia Friendship Association Mr. Dmitry Mezentsev and his delegation visited Beijing and Changchun from June 24th to 30th. The delegation attends the 10th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. This is the first visit after his election. During the visit, Mr. Chen Yuan, Vice President of CPPCC and President of CRFA, Mr. Jiang Chaoliang, The governor of jilin province, and Mr. Sui zhongcheng, The vice governor of jilin province, met with the delegation. 

On June 30, Mr. Wang Jinshan, President of China-Vietnam Friendship Association met with Mr. Vu Xuan Hong, Chairman of Vietnam union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), and conferred on him the title of “Friendship Ambassador” on behalf of CPAFFC. Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, and Mr. Vu Tien Dung, charge d'affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Vietnam, were present. President Wang highly praised Chairman Vu’s contribution during past years in pushing forward the China-Vietnam relations, enhancing the friendship of the Chinese and Vietnamese people and deepening the people-to-people cooperation.  President Wang said that Chairman Vu deserves the title of “Friendship Ambassador”.  Chairman Vu thanks CPAFFC for conferring “Friendship Ambassador” on him as the first Vietnamese receiving such title.  He said that “Friendship Ambassador” not only is a personal honor, but also reflects CPAFFC’s high value on the China-Vietnam relations and the work of VUFO.  The Vietnam side is willing to closely coordinate with the Chinese side and make greater contribution in carrying forward the Vietnam-China friendship cause along the route started by older generations of state leaders.

On June 30, H.E. Ma Biao, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Mr. Vu Xuan Hong, Chairman of Vietnam union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in Beijing.  Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, and Mr. Vu Tien Dung, charge d'affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Vietnam, were present. Mr. Ma Biao said that the Chinese side attaches great importance on the development of China-Vietnam relations and is willing to joint efforts with the Vietnam side in enhancing political mutual trust, deepening pragmatic cooperation and promoting a healthy and steady development of China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation.  Mr. Ma Biao hoped that CPAFFC and VUFO will strengthen cooperation, blaze new trails to make new achievements in consolidating China-Vietnam traditional friendship and realizing win-win results on mutual benefit.  Mr. Vu Xuan Hong said that Vietnam and China are important neighbors and partners.  The new leadership of Vietnam highly values the relations with China.  VUFO is willing to join efforts with the Chinese side to safeguard, develop and carry forward the “Comrade and Brother” traditional friendship between Vietnam and China. At CPAFFC’s invitation, VUFO Chairman Vu Xuan Hong led a delegation to visit Beijing, Lhasa from June 26 to 30 with transit in Chengdu.  Mr. Ma Biao, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, Mr. Wang Jinshan, President of China-Vietnam Friendship Association, Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Qimei Renzeng, Vice Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region People’s Government, and Mr. Zhao Weiping, Deputy Secretary General of Sichuan Provincial People’s Government met with Vu Xuan Hong respectively.  On June 30, Mr. Wang Jinshan conferred on Chairman Vu the title of “Friendship Ambassador” on behalf of CPAFFC.

On June 30th, Deputy Director General Zhang Ruoning of the European and Asian Department of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Julie Brink, Chairman of the Friendship Association Denmark-China. Deputy Director General Zhang extended her welcome to Chairman Brink,  introduced recent work in people-to-people and cultural exchanges and local governments cooperation between China and Denmark, and exchanged ideas on future cooperation projects between the CPAFFC and the Friendship Association Denmark-China. Brink briefed the CPAFFC on her Association’s recent work, and expressed willingness to work with the CPAFFC.