On June 21st, the CPAFFC Vice President Lin Yi met with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Al-Mekhlafi, New Ambassador of Yemen to China. Vice President Lin Yi said that China enjoys traditional friendship with Yemen and the Chinese people expect Yemen to restore stability as soon as possible. The CPAFFC is willing to maintain communication and coordination with the embassy to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation in the fields of non-governmental organizations and local governments to further deepen the friendly relations between the two peoples. H.E. Mr. Mohamed Al-Mekhlafi thanked Madam Lin for meeting with him and reviewed the development of bilateral friendly relations between Yemen and China. He also introduced the current situation in Yemen. He said that Yemen and China have a long history of friendship and thanked China for its long term assistance and support to Yemen. Both the CPAFFC and the Chinese Arab Friendship Association are organizations with long history. The embassy welcomed both organizations to offer suggestions in various fields to promote the friendship between China and Yemen, and to raise the bilateral relations to a higher level by joint efforts.

  On June 20th, the Third International Day of Yoga Event co-hosted by Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (hereinafter “CPAFFC”) and the Indian Embassy was held at Juyongguan Pass. Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC, Mr. Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs of India and Mr. Narang，DCM of the Indian Embassy attended the event. Vice President Lin Yi addressed on the event. She said that Yoga is a kind of wholesome sport that could bring people together. It perfectly displays the Chinese and Indian culture as well as China India friendship in a harmonious way by arranging the yoga event on the Great Wall. Minister Singh expressed his pleasure of seeing so many Chinese and Indian yoga practitioners joining the Yoga Day Event, which reveals the friendship between our two countries. DCM Narang said that the Great Wall and Yoga symbolize Chinese and Indian culture respectively. Holding the Yoga Day Event on the Great Wall embodies cultural exchanges between the two sides which will greatly promotes China India friendship and cooperation. In the event, more than a hundred yoga practitioners from China and India performed yoga.

At the invitation of Global Fund for City Development-FMDV and UNHCR, Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary-General of CPAFFC and Council President of CFFPD visited France and Switzerland from June 10 to 17. During the visit, the delegation held working meeting with FMDV, attended the UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs and held meetings with the Division of External Relations, Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific, Partnership Sections of UNHCR by reaching a series of cooperation consensus. 

In order to improve the exchange among China, Japan and Republic of Korea, and enhance the understanding of people of three countries, the 3rd Japan-China-Republic of Korea Art Exchanges on Flower Arrangements was held in the China Cultural Center, Tokyo, on 15 June 2017. Mr. Sishe Hu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Nobuhiro KUME, Chairman of RBA international, Ms Young Aeh Kim, Chairperson of Korea-China Friendship Association of Culture & Economy, Ms.Zhang Mei, the press section information service counselor of Embassy of the People  Republic of China in Japan, Ms. Shi Yongjing, director of China Cultural  Center in Tokyo, Ms Wang Suizhi, former vice President of the Association of Chinese Flower Arrangements Arts, Mrs. Kume, Fumi-So, famous artist of Tsukinowa-Misho-Ryu, Ms.Sangsook Han, vice chairperson of Academic Society of South Korea Flower Art Design and other famous artists from the three countries attended the opening ceremony. In 2015, in order to improve people-to-people communication and art exchanges among Japan-China-Republic of Korea, RBA International, Chinese People Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Korea-China Friendship Association of Culture & Economy made an agreement to hold Art Exchanges on Flower arrangements among those three countries in turn. The 1st and 2nd Art exchanges were held in Beijing and Seoul in last two year, which had highly regarded by social sectors.   The 3rd Japan-China-South Korea Art Exchanges on Flower Arrangements was supported by China Cultural Center in Tokyo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat. President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Li Xiaolin paid close attention to holding this activity. Her congratulatory message mentioned that in order to continue and develop traditional art of ethnic culture, each country should constantly seek for originality and ingenuity by absorbing nourishment from ethnic culture of other countries. She hoped that taking this opportunity of exchange to show the unique charm of art of Flower Arrangements to the nations of the three countries, deepening mutual understanding of the three nations, particularly among young people, thereby contributing to the continued development and prosperity of art of flower arrangements of these three countries.  Zhang Mei, the press section information service counselor of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan delivered a speech. In her congratulatory message, She said the neighboring countries, China, Japan and Republic of Korea play a very important role in Asian counties. To deepen the friendship and understanding not only is the trilateral common benefits but also is beneficial for the peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia Pacific and the world. She hoped that taking the opportunity of the 45th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relation between Japan and the People’s Republic of China in this year as well as the 40th anniversary of Treaty Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People’s Republic of China in next year, it can continuously increase the understanding and friendship between Japan and China, and push forward friendly cooperative relationship. Flower arrangement is very popular with Japan-China-Republic of Korea citizens, therefore, looking forward that art of Flower Arrangements could be of help to deepen friendship and cultural exchanges of the three countries. Mr. Hu Sishe, vice president of CPAFF, indicated that China, Japan and Republic of Korea have a more than 2000 years history of friendly exchanges. As for art exchanges, those three countries have a same strain on history background. So that the art of flower arrangement with those three counties has in common eastern culture and own national patina. Flower arrangement in China, Japan and South Korea has become a new platform and new brand for tripartite cultural exchange in current. While looking forward that art of Flower Arrangements could be of help to deepen friendship and cultural exchanges of the three countries. At the art exchanges in Tokyo, the junior school students from Saitama-ken took part in the flower arrangements and communicated with the artists of flower arrangement. They stated that flower arrangement is one of most significant cultural sample of the East Asian countries. The flower arrangement shows the style of life and the feeling from nature. Meanwhile, flower arrangement is mental training, fertilizes cultural life of people and increases literacy. Finally, they hoped that there would have more friendly communication with neighboring countries through the activity of flower arrangement.  

On June 14, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) held a reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Georgia in Beijing. Mr. Wang Zhengwei, Vice Chairman of National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Mr. Li Huilai, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Jalaghania, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Mr. Aptsiauri, Ambassador of Georgia Embassy in China, attended the reception. Vice President Lin Yi and Vice-Minister Jalaghania delivered speeches respectively. Vice Chairman Wang Zhengwei and Vice-Minister Jalaghania jointly unveiled the plaque for the commemorative envelop marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of China-Georgia diplomatic relations. Around 70 personages including the related leaders from International Department, Central Committee of CPC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Ministry of Commerce of China, and former Chinese Ambassador to Georgia, Georgia diplomats to China, representatives from Georgia students and all walks of life, attended the reception.   Vice Chairman Wang Zhengwei and Vice-Minister Jalaghania unveil the plaque for the commemorative envelop   CPAFFC Vice President Lin Yi delivers a speech   Mr. Jalaghania, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, delivers a speech 

A concert of celebrating the 25th anniversary of China and Georgia diplomatic relations & Independence Day was jointly organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Ministry of Culture of China, Georgia Embassy in China, in Concert Hall on June 14, 2017. Mr. Li Huilai, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Xie Jinying, Director-General of Bureau for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries of Ministry of Culture of China, Mr. Jalaghania, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Mr. Aptsiauri, Ambassador of Georgia Embassy in China, and many countries’ ambassadors in China and their wives attended the activity. The well-known Georgia dance troupe, chorus and instrumentalists jointly performed wonderful dances and played beautiful pieces of music, which won warm applause from the audience. After the performance, the guests of the two countries took photographs with performers.

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai met with former German President Christian Wulff, who is also the Global Chairman of the Global Alliance of SMEs (GASME), in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai on June 13. Both sides exchanged views on how to strengthen the cooperation of “Made in China, 2025” and   “Germany Industry 4.0”, and etc.. Mr. Song Jingwu ,Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Mr. Shen Xin, Director-General of Department of European and Asian Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting.

Vice President Xie Yuan had a meeting with William Lie Zeckendorf, grandson of Trygve Halvdan Lie, the first Secretary-General of the UN, and co-chairman of Zeckendorf Development, LLC, on June 12. Both sides exchanged views on topics such as how to advance China-U.S. people-to-people friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation.

On June 12th, Vice President Xie Yuan met with the U.S. State and Local Government Officials Delegation led by Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez from the state of New Mexico, along with him are 6 senators and local officials from different states. VP Xie briefed the guests on CPAFFC which aims at playing a role  bridge to promote the friendship and exchanges between China and other countries around the world. He said that China and the U.S. are inter-dependent on each other. Many cooperation opportunities are lying ahead. He hoped that through this China trip, the delegates could get a better understanding about China, bring about more sub-national cooperation and push forward China-U.S. relations from the sub-national level. Lt. Gov Sanchez expressed the appreciation to CPAFFC for arranging and supporting their trip. He also expressed the willingness to develop more opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, education, energy, etc. He believed that in this way, deeper understanding and mutual trust will be reached.

At the invitation of Cuba Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and National Governors Conference, Mr. Ma Peihua, Vice Chairman of National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and President of China-Latin America and Caribbean Friendship Association (CLACFA), led a delegation to visit Cuba and Mexico from June 1 to 9. Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), accompanied the delegation. During in Cuba, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua met respectively with Mr. Ana María Mari Machado, Vice Chairman of National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Mr. Rogelio Sierra DIaz, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Mr. Caridad Diego, Chairman of Cuba-China Friendship Association and others. Also, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua, delivered a speech at the ceremony commemorating the 170th anniversary of the first batch of Chinese people arriving in Cuba, which was held in Regla, municipality of Havana, Cuba. Moreover, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua, attended the opening ceremony of painting exhibition for painter SolIs, Chinese Cuban, and watched the performances commemorating the 170th anniversary of the first batch of Chinese people arriving in Cuba & the 17th Havana-China culture festival. During in Mexico, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua met respectively with Mme. Gloria Himelda Felix Niebla, the first Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Rolando Rodrigo Zapata Bello, Governor of Yucatan state. Mr. Miguel Angel Mancera, Mayor of Mexico City, awarded “Distinguished Visitor” medal to Vice Chairman Ma Peihua and Ma delivered a speech in the city hall of Mexico city. Moreover, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua also met with Mr. Graco Luis Ramirez Garrido Abreu, Governor of Morelos, Mr. Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Governor of Tlaxcala and Mr. Jose Rosas Aispuro Torres, Governor of Durango, who paid a special visit to Mexico City to meet the delegation. Mr. Chen Xi, Ambassador of Chinese Embassy in Cuba and Mr. Qiu Xiaoqi, Ambassador of Chinese Embassy in Mexico, respectively accompanied the delegation and attended the above activities.