At the invitation of Gaston FLOSSE, President of the autonomous government of French Polynesia, Li Xiaolin, President of CPAFFC paid a visit to French Polynesia from October 7th to 11th. The visit aimed at strengthening friendly relations with the new government of French Polynesia, the assembly and all circles of French Polynesia. In addition, the visit was also for extending the cooperation contract with French Polynesia and thus promoting the practical cooperation between China and French Polynesia. The visit achieved a great success.
President FLOSSE held a welcoming ceremony for President Li
During her stay in French Polynesia, President Li met with M. Lionel BEFFRE, Haut-commissaire de la Polynésie francaise, FLOSSE, President of autonomous government of French Polynesia, M. Edouard FRITCH, President of the Assembly and M. Jean Christophe BOUISSOU, Vice-President of the Assembly. They exchanged views on friendly relations between China and French Polynesia as well as the issues co-concerning both parties.
President Li talked with M. Lionel BEFFRE, Haut-commissaire de la Polynésie fran?aise
When meeting with M. Lionel BEFFRE, Haut-commissaire de la Polynésie francaise, President Li introduced the nature and aim of CPAFFC and the main purpose of the visit. She attached great importance to Sino-France relation and Sino-French Polynesia relation. In addition, she spoke highly of their efforts in supporting the work of Chinese Consulate to French Polynesia. Especially, President Li thanked the Haut commissariat and the the Papeete Maritime Rescue Center for their assistance in rescuing the Chinese fishing vessel. M. Lionel BEFFRE, Haut-commissaire de la Polynésie fran?aise, received President Li warmly, hoping that the exchanges and cooperation between France and China could further on steadily.
President Li met with M. Edouard FRITCH, President of the Assembly
President Li visited the Assembly
On behalf of M. Edouard FRITCH, President of the Assembly, M. Jean Christophe BOUISSOU, the Vice President of the Assembly, received President Li warmly accompanied by members of the assembly from different Parties. He pointed out that strengthening the Sino-French Polynesia was the common wish of all members of the assembly. Afterwards, the small art troupe song and danced to show their hospitality. Moreover, the craftsman from five major archipelagos presented traditional handicrafts to President Li,which also demonstrated the exquisite workmanship of the local products.
Right after the welcoming ceremony of the Assembly, President Li went to the President’s Office to attend the official welcoming ceremony and addressed the ceremony. President Li pointed out that, she hoped that we could lift the Sino-French Polynesian relation to a new level through the visit. The delegation, all ministers of the French Polynesian government, members of the assembly and representatives from the local Chinese association attended the welcoming ceremony.
President Li met with representatives of local Chinese associations
On October 10th, President Li met with representatives from the local Chinese associations. She affirmed their contribution in improving the Sino-French Polynesian relation.
President Li delivered a speech on the signing ceremony
On the afternoon of the October 10th, the CPAFFC delegation and the entrepreneurs signed four cooperation contracts with the President FLOSSE at the President''''''''s office. Four representatives who signed the contracts delivered speeches on the ceremony. President Li and President FLOSSE joined the press conference to respond to journalists on the contracts signed and cooperation.
President Li signed the cooperation contract with President FLOSSE
On the evening of the October 10th, President FLOSSE entertained the delegation at his house and conferred the ORDER DE TAHITI NUI to President Li. Afterwards, President Li remarked that, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, she sincerely thanked President FLOSSE for his warm reception. At last, in the name of CPAFFC and in her own name, President Li invitedPresident FLOSSE to visit China at appropriate time. She wished that the Sino-French Polynesian friendship can last forever and the cooperation between the two parties can achieve fruitful results.
President FLOSSE conferred the ORDER DE TAHITI NUI to President Li
President Li with local artists