The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in China jointly organised a reception in Beijing, Jan. 11, 2013, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Angola. About 250 Chinese and foreign guests, including Mr. Abdul’ahat Abdurixit, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Mr. Zhaijun, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, attended the reception.

Since the establishment of the diplomatic relations, the past thirty years witnessed a stable and smoothly-developed relationship and significant achievement of cooperation in different areas between China and Angola. China attaches great importance to the strategic partnership with Angola, and is willing to work with Angola to push the bilateral ties to a new level, said by Mr. Feng Zuoku, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.    

 Dr. Joao Garcia Bires, Ambassador of Angola to China spoke highly of the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Angola, and appreciated the strong support to Angola in all aspects given by the Chinese government and people. He also expressed that the bilateral cooperation would enjoy a better prospect, and embark on a new era.