On May 31, Mme.Li Xiaolin, the president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries met with Mme. Christine Lieberknecht, Minister-president of Free State of Thuringia and Chairwoman of the German Conference of Minister-Presidents.

President Li Xiaolin briefed the guests on the overall situation of International friendship cities in China and expressed the appreciation to the efficient exchange between the State of Thuringia and the Province of Shaanxi after twinning. At guests’ request, President Li Xiaolin introduced the nature and tasks of CPAFFC and the mode of people-to-people diplomacy in China.  Finally she suggested the Germany side on considering the possibility of holding a summit meeting of Chinese and German governors.

Minister-president Lieberknecht said, this was her first visit to China. She led a big delegation of over 80 members and that show the great interests of Germany on the cooperation with China. She hoped, with the help of CPAFFC, Thuringia could deepen cooperation with China in the future.

The deputy Head of Mission of the Germany Embassy Mr. Dr. Norbert Riedel attended the meeting.