From February 22 to 24, 2025, at the invitation of the Turkish-Chinese Women's Friendship and Culture Association (TCWFCA), Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to visit Türkiye. He met and held talks with Ustunkol, Secretary-General of Türkiye's Union of Aegean Municipalities, Zafer Levent Yıldır, Deputy Mayor of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, Filiz Ceritoğlu Şengel, Mayor of Selçuk, Yuldugur, Board Member of the TCWFCA, and other government officials and friendly personages. They had an in-depth exchange of views on increasing mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Türkiye, deepening exchanges between local governments and enhancing people-to-people exchanges, which led to positive consensus.During the visit, the China-Türkiye Friendship Concert was held in Türkiye's capital Ankara. Musicians from the China National Symphony Orchestra were invited to perform with Türkiye's Musa Göçmen Symphony Orchestra. President Yang Wanming had a telephone conversation with Tan Ataç President of the TCWFCA, during which he expressed sincere thanks to the TCWFCA for the meticulous planning of this event and for the work they have done.

From February 18 to 21, 2025, at the invitation of the parliamentary friendship group with China of the Serbian National Assembly, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Serbia. He met with Tomislav Nikolić, President of the National Council for Coordination of Cooperation with the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China and former President of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the Serbian National Assembly, Marina Ragus, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian National Assembly, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with China, and Nikola Stojanovic, State Secretary of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They had an in-depth exchange of views and reached positive consensus on further deepening China-Serbia civil friendship, increasing exchanges among legislatures, localities, and young people, and building a high-quality China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. Li Ming, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia, attended relevant events.(Yang Wanming meets with Tomislav Nikolić, President of the National Council for Coordination of Cooperation with the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China and former President of Serbia.)Yang Wanming remarked that China and Serbia are iron-clad friends sharing weal and woe. The traditional friendship between the two countries was formed in the common opposition to power politics and bullying practices, tempered in the struggle to defend independence and sovereignty, and carried forward in mutually beneficial cooperation and common development. In May last year, President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Serbia. The two heads of state made a major decision to build a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, opening a new chapter in China-Serbia relations. The CPAFFC is ready to work with Serbia to earnestly implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, safeguard and develop the traditional friendship between China and Serbia and actively build platforms for friendly exchanges. Meanwhile, continued efforts will be made to deepen and substantiate bilateral practical cooperation on the basis of the existing 17 pairs of sister cities established between China and Serbia. It will also work for fruitful outcomes in bilateral relations under such frameworks as the Belt and Road Initiative and China-CEEC cooperation. These efforts will help add new dimensions to the China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era.(Yang Wanming meets with Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the Serbian National Assembly.)(Yang Wanming meets with Marina Ragus, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian National Assembly, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with China.)(Yang Wanming meets with Nikola Stojanovic, State Secretary of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.)During the meeting with Serbian representatives from various sectors, they expressed that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Serbia-China relations have achieved leapfrog development and have been kept at a high level. The profound friendship between the peoples of Serbia and China is rooted in shared values and long-term friendly cooperation. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, the two countries have steadfastly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests such as sovereignty and territorial integrity. Serbia is honored to be the first European country to build a community with a shared future with China. They expressed the hope that the Serbia-China Free Trade Agreement could further unleash the potential for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, helping elevate and upgrade bilateral economic and trade collaboration. People from all sectors in Serbia are willing to work with the CPAFFC to deepen exchanges and cooperation in culture and among subnational entities and young people between the two countries, so as to deliver benefits to the two peoples and build a better world through the iron-clad friendship between Serbia and China.(Delegation members paid tribute to the Chinese martyrs who lost their lives in the bombing of the former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.)During their stay in Serbia, the delegation paid tribute at the site of the bombed Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, laying flowers in honor of the Chinese martyrs who lost their lives in the attack.Zhang Yangbin, Deputy Secretary-General of the CPAFFC, accompanied Yang during the visit.

From February 16 to 17, 2025, at the invitation of the Slovene-Chinese Friendship Association (SCFA), Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Slovenia. He met with Jože Novak, Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning of Slovenia, Mateja Norčič Štamcar, Director-General of the Directorate for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Miroslav Gregoric, Member of Slovenian National Assembly and Chairman of the Slovenia-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, Ivo Vajgl, President of the Association of Former Slovenian Ambassadors and former Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Peter Gašperšič, former Slovenian Minister of Infrastructure, Danica Purg, President of IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia, and Tomaz Amon, President of the SCFA, among other government officials, parliament members, and friendly personages. They had a full exchange of views and reached positive consensus on further deepening China-Slovenia people-to-people friendship, promoting exchanges between the legislatures, localities, think tanks and young people of the two countries, and ensuring the sound and steady growth of China-EU relations. Zhao Binghui, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of China in Slovenia, attended the relevant activities.(Yang Wanming meets with Mateja Norčič Štamcar, Director-General of the Directorate for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia.)During the meeting, Yang Wanming said that bilateral relations have seen healthy and steady development over the past 33 years since China and Slovenia established diplomatic ties. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar have had multiple phone calls and exchanges of letters and messages, charting the course for the future development of relations between the two countries. A good friend and partner of China in the European Union, Slovenia has actively responded to the Belt and Road Initiative, played an active role in the China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) cooperation mechanism, and contributed constructively to the growth of China-EU relations. The CPAFFC attaches high importance to the development of the China-Slovenia friendship and cooperation. It stands ready to work with the Slovenian side to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continuously deepen the exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the fields of economy and trade, tourism, culture, education, as well as science and technology, and among subnational entities, think tanks and young people, deepen and expand China-Slovenia pragmatic cooperation through people-to-people friendship, and sustain the growth of the China-EU relations.(Yang Wanming meets with Miroslav Gregoric, Member of Slovenian National Assembly and Chairman of the Slovenia-China Parliamentary Friendship Group.)(Yang Wanming meets with Ivo Vajgl, President of the Association of Former Slovenian Ambassadors and former Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marija Adanja, former Slovenian Ambassador to China, and Roman Kirn, former Slovenian Ambassador to the United States.)In the meeting, the Slovenian side said that Slovenia highly values developing its relationship with China and has always made the one-China policy the cornerstone of relations between the two countries. As the lead country of the China-CEEC coordination mechanisms for forestry cooperation and sports (winter sports), Slovenia will, as always, take an active part in the China-CEEC cooperation. The Slovenian side highly appreciated the positive contribution that the CPAFFC has made to the Slovenia-China friendship. They expressed their eagerness to join hands and continue to forge new milestones in subnational, sister-city, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Moreover, they commended China's efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of international disputes and its constructive proposals to safeguard global peace and development. Confronted with a world marked by volatility and disorder, Slovenia stands ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations to jointly respond to global challenges.Zhang Yangbin, Deputy Secretary-General of the CPAFFC, accompanied Yang during the visit.

On February 12, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Farhod Arziev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, at the CPAFFC. The two sides engaged in an in-depth discussion on China-Uzbekistan relations, friendly people-to-people exchanges, and other areas of mutual interest.Yang noted that, 2024 has been an extraordinary year for China-Uzbekistan relations. Under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, bilateral cooperation has achieved fruitful results. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's successful state visit to China marked a milestone in elevating bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era. The CPAFFC places great importance on its cooperation with Uzbekistan and looks forward to further deepening cooperation with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China and other Uzbek partners in fields such as subnational cooperation, cultural exchanges, interaction between lawmakers, and youth visits.Farhod Arziev expressed his high regard for the CPAFFC's positive contributions to strengthening the friendship between the two peoples. He emphasized that people-to-people exchanges and subnational cooperation are vital components of the bilateral relationship. Uzbekistan considers its cooperation with China as a key priority in its foreign relations. The Embassy of Uzbekistan in China is committed to working closely with the CPAFFC to promote people-to-people friendship and further enrich the cooperative relationship between the two countries.Hao Zhongwei, Director-General of the CPAFFC Department of European and Asian Affairs, also attended the meeting.

On February 12, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Maja Stefanović, Ambassador of Serbia to China, at the CPAFFC. The two sides held an in-depth discussion on China-Serbia relations, people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation between the two countries.Yang emphasized that China and Serbia are steadfast friends who have supported each other through both good times and challenges. He noted that last May, President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Serbia, marking a new chapter in China-Serbia relations and advancing the goal of building a community with a shared future in the new era. Yang highlighted that people-to-people exchanges form an essential part of the enduring friendship between the two countries. The CPAFFC is committed to collaborating with Serbia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, with a focus on strengthening and expanding China-Serbia friendship. This includes advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, deepening cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC), and continuously enriching the China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era at the people-to-people level.Ambassador Stefanović remarked that Serbia-China relations has entered a new historic phase characterized by all-round, high-standard development. She expressed pride in Serbia being the first European country to sign a cooperation agreement with China on building a community with a shared future. Serbia values its strong friendship with China and is eager to deepen exchanges and cooperation across various sectors. She reaffirmed Serbia's commitment to promoting Belt and Road cooperation, maintaining its leadership role within the China-CEEC cooperation framework, and making tangible progress in advancing the building of a Serbia-China community with a shared future in the new era.Hao Zhongwei, Director-General of the CPAFFC Department of European and Asian Affairs, also attended the meeting.

On January 25, with the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake approaching, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) hosted the China-Japan Friendship Concert to Welcome the Spring Festival in Beijing. Yang Wanming, President of the CPAFFC; Kanasugi Kenji, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the People's Republic of China; and Li Feng, Founder of the Beijing Hefeng Art Foundation, a partner for the concert, attended the event and delivered speeches. Nearly 140 people were present, including Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the CPAFFC; Jiao Yutong, Vice President of the Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC); Takeyasu Masaru, Chairperson of the Board at the Kao (China) Holding Co., Ltd.; Kurata Katsukou, Deputy Head of the Japanese Association in Beijing; and representatives from relevant Chinese departments, Japanese enterprises and organizations in China, as well as media outlets from both countries.In his speech, Yang Wanming extended New Year greetings to friends from all sectors in China and Japan, noting that bilateral relations are at a crucial stage of improvement and development. Following the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Lima last November, both leaders reached an important consensus on advancing the China-Japan strategic relationship of mutual benefit and building a constructive and stable relationship that aligns with the needs of the new era. This has provided clear direction for the future of the bilateral relations. Yang expressed that the CPAFFC is ready to collaborate with people from all sectors in Japan, guided by the important common understandings of the two leaders, to expand exchanges and cooperation in culture, art, and youth affairs, thereby writing a new chapter for China-Japan people-to-people friendship in the new era. Yang also expressed hope that the concert would serve as a beautiful new beginning for China-Japan friendly exchanges, bringing fresh energy to the cause of China-Japan friendship.Kanasugi Kenji noted that exchanges between Japan and China have been gradually recovering since last year. Following the summit between the two top leaders in Lima last November, there has been increased dialogue and engagement at all levels. Notably, with the joint efforts of the CPAFFC and relevant organizations, youth exchanges between Chinese and Japanese young people have flourished. Kanasugi expressed a strong desire to work closely with all sectors in both countries to make further progress in Japan-China relations in the year ahead.Li Feng shared that, with the help of the CPAFFC, the China Hefeng art exchange delegation, consisting of 100 members focused on environmental protection and disaster prevention, visited Japan last November, conducting friendly exchanges with their Japanese peers and forging lasting friendships. He expressed hope that the seeds of China-Japan friendship would take root in the hearts of the youth from both countries, bloom, and bear fruit.At the concert, Cheng Fangyuan, a renowned contemporary Chinese singer; Zhao Yunpeng, Principal Cellist of the China Philharmonic Orchestra; Chen Junhui, winner of the Top Ten Outstanding Young Pianists of China title at the second Huaxia Qinying, an event aimed at selecting outstanding young professional pianists; He Shucong, a well-known Chinese violinist; and the children of the Hebei Xiong'an Hefeng Children's Choir affectionately performed classic Chinese and Japanese pieces, presenting an unforgettable music feast.

On January 24, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy too China, held a reception in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam. Li Hongzhong, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, attended the event and delivered a speech.The reception was attended by approximately 300 representatives from both countries, including Yang Wanming, President of the CPAFFC; Hu Xiaoli, Deputy Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee; Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Zhao Shitong, Assistant Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee; Huang Wentao, Director of the Military Political Work Research Institute under the Academy of Military Science; Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the CPAFFC; as well as key figures from Chinese ministries, commissions, universities, colleges, and other sectors. Also in attendance were Pham Thanh Binh, Vietnamese Ambassador to China, diplomats from the Vietnamese Embassy in China, and representatives from Vietnamese enterprises and students in China.Li Hongzhong stated that over the past 75 years, China-Vietnam relations have continued to strengthen. The Chinese side is committed to working with Vietnam to follow the strategic guidance of the top leaders of both countries and parties, preserve the traditional friendship, uphold the common missions, and jointly promote the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, which will better benefit the people of both nations.Yang Wanming expressed that the CPAFFC will fully leverage the unique role of people-to-people diplomacy in advancing state-to-state relations. The CPAFFC will work to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges, and youth friendship. It is committed to transforming the strategic direction set by the top leaders of both countries into concrete actions, making new contributions to building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.Pham Thanh Binh emphasized that Vietnam would take the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to actively implement the agreements and consensus between the two countries, maintaining close high-level exchanges and deepening cooperation at all levels, across all sectors. Vietnam is committed to advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Vietnam, ensuring steady progress towards building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples, and making positive contributions to peace, development and advancement for humanity. The reception also featured wonderful performances by Chinese and Vietnamese artists, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

From January 19 to 21, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Côte d'Ivoire at the invitation of the Assembly of of Regions and Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (ARDCI, or L'Assemblée des Régions et Districts de Côte d’Ivoire). During the visit, Yang met with Eugène Aka Aouélé, President of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council (CESEC) of Cote d'Ivoire and President of the ARDCI, Koffi N’Guessan, Cote d'Ivoire's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship, and Paulin Claude Danho, 1st Vice-Governor of the Autonomous District of Abidjan. The discussions focused on China-Côte d'Ivoire relations, people-to-people friendship, and subnational cooperation, resulting in the adoption of positive consensus on these issues. Wu Jie, Chinese Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, attended relevant events.Yang emphasized that China and Côte d'Ivoire are close friends and partners in development and revitalization. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1983, the two countries have treated each other as equals and offered mutual support. In recent years, under the guidance and efforts of Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara, China and Côte d'Ivoire have witnessed increasingly closer relations marked by a positive development trajectory, enhanced political mutual trust, and greater convergence of interests. Côte d'Ivoire adheres to the one-China principle, which remains the political foundation for the smooth development of bilateral relations. In September last year, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership. Yang pointed out that during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi Jinping proposed ten key actions for advancing modernization with Africa, which laid out a roadmap for the future of China-Côte d'Ivoire and China-Africa relations. The CPAFFC is committed to working with Côte d’Ivoire to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state and the principles outlined at the summit. Yang emphasized the importance of promoting the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, deepening people-to-people, subnational, cultural and youth exchanges, thus enriching the strategic partnership of China-Côte d'Ivoire.The Côte d’Ivoire side expressed that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Côte d'Ivoire and China have maintained sincere and friendly relations based on solidarity and mutual support. They expressed appreciation for China's valuable assistance in promoting the socio-economic development of Côte d'Ivoire and highly commended China’s achievements in modernization. The Ivorian side expressed hope to learn from China's development experience and enhance exchanges and cooperation in fields such as agriculture, science and technology, vocational education, youth affairs, and subnational entities. Côte d'Ivoire reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable part of China's territory and the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China. Given the multiple global challenges, Côte d'Ivoire expressed its intention to deepen cooperation with China in regional and international affairs, working together to achieve common goals of peace and development through high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Côte d'Ivoire also expressed its willingness to actively engage in the CPAFFC's mechanisms for promoting people-to-people friendship, subnational cooperation, and youth exchanges, thereby further enhancing bilateral ties.

From January 16 to 19, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Tunisia at the invitation of the Tunisia-China Friendship Association (TCFA). During the visit, Yang met with Mohamed Ben Ayed, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia; Fethi Mejri, President of the National Federation of Tunisian Municipalities (FNCT); Rajeb, member of Tunisia's Assembly of the Representatives of the People; Dhaker Bargaoui, Governor of Kairouan; Oszlányi, Secretary-General of the Municipal Council of Sidi Bou Said; and Ghozala, Secretary-General of the Municipal Council of El Jem. Yang also held talks with Ezzeddine Jebali, President of the TCFA. The discussions focused on China-Tunisia friendship, people-to-people exchanges and subnational cooperation, resulting in a series of positive common understandings. Wan Li, Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia, attended relevant events.During the meeting, Yang stated that Tunisia is an important country in the Arab world, Africa, and the Mediterranean region. He emphasized that China and Tunisia are not only good friends but also good brothers. Last year, the two countries jointly celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Tunisian President Kais Saied and Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri both visited China, and China and Tunisia announced the establishment of a strategic partnership. These developments have opened new opportunities for advancing bilateral relations. Yang expressed that the CPAFFC is eager to work closely with Tunisian partners to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, actively promote the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, and continue to strengthen traditional friendship, deepen exchanges, and expand practical subnational cooperation. This, Yang said, would help elevate China-Tunisia relations to new heights and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind.The Tunisian side acknowledged that Tunisia-China relations has strengthened over time. In light of the profound changes in the global geopolitical landscape, both countries should deepen their coordination and cooperation in regional and international affairs, which will serve the interests of both Tunisia and China and contribute to building a fairer, more just international order. Tunisia reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and expressed admiration for China's fair stance, particularly on the Palestinian issue. Tunisia also pledged full support for and active participation in the mechanisms established by the CPAFFC for exchanges between China and Arab countries, people-to-people friendship with Africa, and cooperation among local governments and youth. This, they noted, would enhance mutual understanding and trust, providing new momentum for the growth of bilateral relations.

From January 13 to 15, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Algeria at the invitation of the Algeria-China Friendship Association (ACFA). The delegation engaged with people from various sectors and held extensive discussions on China-Algeria friendship, people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation, reaching several positive agreements.During the visit, Yang Wanming met with Mansour, First Deputy Speaker of Algeria's People's National Assembly, Abdelkrim Benmbarek, Secretary-General of Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN), Lounès Magramane, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, and Mohamed Charaf Eddine Boudiaf, Secretary General of Algeria's Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Regional Planning. Yang also attended and delivered remarks at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria to promote the spirit of China-Algeria friendship. During the event, he held talks with Smail Debeche, member of the FLN Central Committee and President of the ACFA. They engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in culture, people-to-people exchanges, youth, and subnational entities. Dong Guangli, Chinese Ambassador to Algeria, also attended relevant events.Yang highlighted the longstanding friendship between China and Algeria. He recalled that China was the first non-Arab country to recognize Algeria after the establishment of its Provisional Government in September 1958. He also emphasized that the Chinese people will always remember the significant contribution that Algeria once made to the restoration of the People's Republic of China's lawful seat in the United Nations in 1971. Over the past 67 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bilateral ties has developed steadily, with practical cooperation yielding fruitful outcomes, making it a model of cooperation among developing countries. In July 2023, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune made a successful state visit to China, during which President Xi Jinping held fruitful discussions that provided clear direction for the future development of China-Algeria relations. The CPAFFC is eager to collaborate with Algeria to implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, further enhancing people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, promoting traditional friendship between the two nations, and enriching the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Algeria.The Algerian side expressed admiration for China's tremendous achievements in economic and social development. In these turbulent times, with shared views and positions on international and regional issues, China and Algeria have always supported each other. China remains, and will continue to be, Algeria's important and trusted strategic partner. The Algerian side congratulated the CPAFFC on successfully hosting events marking its 70th anniversary and reaffirmed that the friendship between the two peoples forms the foundation of state-to-state relations. Algeria expressed its willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation with the CPAFFC, deepening cooperation across all fields to continuously consolidate and expand the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Algeria.