Liu Qibao, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was elected as the 4th President of the Council of the European Union Association of China

　　Chinanews.com, Beijing, March 31 (Hao Lingyu) On March 31, the 4th China European Union Association Council Meeting was held at the All-China Friendship Association with Foreign Countries. The meeting reviewed and approved the revised version of the Association’s "Articles" and elected a new council member At the meeting, Liu Qibao, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was elected as the chairman of the China-Europe Association Council and delivered a speech.

Lin Songtian, president of the National Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, attended and congratulated.

　　Liu Qibao said that the association must adhere to Xi Jinping’s diplomatic thinking, fully implement the Party Central Committee’s foreign policies and decision-making arrangements, give full play to its own platform and resource advantages, and promote China-EU exchanges in science, education, culture and health, sports, think tanks, media, youth, and local governments. As well as exchanges and cooperation in areas of common interest such as green, smart, digital economy and high-end manufacturing, it will enhance mutual understanding and trust between the people of China and Europe, let the world understand a real, three-dimensional and comprehensive China, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

　　Liu Qibao hopes that the new council of the China-Europe Association will seize the opportunity, face the difficulties, firmly grasp the "bull nose" of the common interests of China and Europe, work together to promote mutually beneficial cooperation, and expand the "cake" of common interests; deepen cultural exchanges and promote people-to-people bonds ; Tell the story of China well, increase understanding and mutual trust, and do their best to work together to promote friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the EU, and continue to create new prospects for non-governmental diplomacy with Europe.

　　Lin Songtian said that the National Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries will work together with the China-EU Association to make new and greater contributions to promoting China-EU non-governmental friendship and helping the development of China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership.

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