On December 18, President Li Xiaolin met with the newly appointed Spanish Ambassador to China Alberto Carnero.

Mme Li welcomed Ambassador Carnero on his assumption of office in China and gave a brief introduction of CPAFFC. She hoped to continue to work with the Spanish embassy to build a stronger bond between the two peoples.

Ambassador Carnero spoke highly of the important role that CPAFFC plays in people to people diplomacy. He said in the future, the Spanish embassy will work closer with CPAFFC to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides also discussed the preparation for the ninth conference of China-Spain Forum which is to be held next year.