On July 10th, President Li Xiaolin met with H.E.Mr.Tapusalaia Toomata, Samoan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China.

President Li extended gracious welcome to Ambassador Toomata and briefed him on the commemorative events for the 60th anniversary of CPAFFC. She remarked that the mutual exchanges and cooperation with South Pacific island countries stands out as an important part of work for CPAFFC. We would like to promote exchanges and cooperation between localities and cities from both countries based on the principle of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, to achieve win-win situation in various fields of economy and culture, etc. 

Ambassador Toomata thanked President Li for meeting him and briefly reviewed upon the friendly exchanges between Samoa and CPAFFC. Ambassador Toomata noted that they would like to establish  Samoa-China Friendship Association so as to deepen traditional relations of friendship with China. In addition, he discussed the possibility of Apia twining friendship city relations with Guangzhou and Shenzhen. In addition, He suggested that CPAFFC may send delegations to attend the International Conference on Small Island Developing States, as it will be held in Apia, Samoa at the end of this August. Finally, the Ambassador remarked that the Samoan Embassy would like to work closely with CPAFFC to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China-Samoa diplomatic relations next year. 

Mr. Ji Yongjun, Deputy Director General of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs also attended the meeting.