On November 18, Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, met with H.E. Mr. Saramady Toure, Guinean Ambassador to China.

Vice President Lin Yi congratulated Ambassador Toure on assuming his new post to China and said that Guinea is the first sub-Saharan African country to establish diplomatic relations with China. Guinea is a good brother and partner of China. The CPAFFC always attaches great importance to the friendly cooperation with Guinea. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Guinea. CPAFFC will co-host a celebration reception with the Guinean Embassy in China.

Ambassador Toure expressed his thanks to CPAFFC for cooperation with the Embassy in hosting the reception.  He said that Guinea is always grateful for assistance from China and the reception is expected to reflect the profound friendship between the two countries. The Guinean Embassy will continue to maintain close ties with CPAFFC on related matters.

Mr. Li Hai, Deputy Director-General of the Asian-African Affairs Department of CPAFFC, Mr. Bah Maadjou, Political Counselor, and Mr. Diane Sidikiba, Economic Counselor of the Guinean Embassy in China, were present at the meeting.