At the invitation of Japanese Embassy in China, Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Mr. YOKOI YUTAKA, Japanese Ambassador to China on December 19th.

President Li said, China and Japan are close neighbors linked by a narrow strip of water. Both sides should choose peaceful and friendly cooperation path which is in line with the interests of the two peoples and also is beneficial to the peaceful and stable development in local region. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations. Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of  treaty of peace and friendship between China and Japan. CPAFFC and CJFA (China-Japan Friendship Association) would like to work with the Japanese personages from all walks of life to catch the important opportunities to strengthen the exchanges and cooperation of the two countries in the fields of economic, culture, local government, youth and etc.. The two organizations are also willing to make efforts on enhancing the friendly feelings of the two peoples and improve the bilateral relations. 

YOKOI YUTAKA said that CPAFFC and CJFA had made active contributions to developing the bilateral ties for a long time and also gave the Japanese Embassy in China a lot of support and assistance. Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of treaty of  peace and friendship between China and Japan. The Japanese Embassy in China would like to continue developing various exchange activities with Chinese side to improve the Sino-Japanese relations.

Mme. Zhu Dan, Deputy Director-General of Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC, Mr. UENO ATSUSHI, Minister of Japanese Embassy in China, attended the meeting.