At the invitation of CPAFFC, a 9-member delegation headed by Mr. Kemal Baytas, Chairman of Turkish-Chinese Friendship Association, paid a visit to China from 4-11 May 2012, on the purpose of further promoting the exchanges between Chinese and Turkish local governments as well as deepening cooperation between CPAFFC and Turkish-Chinese Friendship Association.
During the delegation’s stay in Beijing, H.E. Madame Gu Xiulian, Advisor to CPAFFC, held a breakfast banquet for the delegation. H.E. Mr. Chen Haosu, former President of CPAFFC held a welcome dinner for the delegation, attended by Mr. Feng Zuoku, Vice President of CPAFFC, Ms. Lin Yi, Secretary General of CPAFFC and H.E. Mr. Murat Salim Esenli, Turkish Ambassador in China.

In Zhejiang Province, H.E. Madame Li Xiaolin, President of CPAFFC, met with the delegation after participating in the China-Middle Asia Cooperation Forum. H.E. Mr. Li Qiang, Vice Secretary of CPC Zhejiang Committee and President of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs met with and held banquet for the delegation.

In Guangdong Province, Mr. Wang Shitong, Vice President of Guangdong Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sun Huaizhong, Vice President of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs and Mr. Li Gang, Deputy Director of Guangzhou Panyu District Foreign Affairs Office respectively met with and held banquets for the Turkish delegation.