In the afternoon of April 23th, the launching ceremony of 2013 Training Programme for Leaders of Local Friendship Associations was held in the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). Li Xiaolin, the president of the CPAFFC, Jing Dunquan, Feng Zuoku, the vice presidents of the CPAFFC were present; Han Guangming, the deputy secretary-general hosted the launching ceremony.

Before the launching ceremony, all attendants stood in silent to pay tribute to mourning the victims in the earthquake which took place in Ya’an, Sichuan Province.

In the launching ceremony, President Li Xiaolin made the report titled “Remember the Duty, Carry Out  People-to-People Diplomatic Works in New Situation with Spirit of Innovation”.

After the launching ceremony, Dr. Qiu Yuanping, the minister of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council made a report on international situation for the trainees.

77 leaders from the CPAFFC and 50 provincial or municipal friendship associations attended the training programme. The training programme will last for 4 days.