Ambassador of the Chinese Ambassador to Trinida and the Republic of Dubago; Fang Ye attended the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese National Day
On September 28, the embassy in Trinidad and Tobago was decorated with lanterns and bright lights, full of festive and warm festive atmosphere. Ambassador Fang Qiu held a reception by combining online and offline methods to solemnly celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Brown, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Caribbean Community Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, Webster-Roy, Minister of Prime Minister’s Office, Martinez, Mayor of Port of Spain, Head of the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, and Chilean Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Barria, attended the embassy and sent their congratulations. Friends from all walks of life including the government, military and police, political parties, business, academia, and media in Trinidad and Tobago, diplomatic envoys from many countries and representatives of international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the Organization of American States, as well as Chinese-funded enterprises and overseas Chinese in Trinidad and Tobago More than 100 Chinese and other people participated online.
Ambassador Fang Qiu delivered a warm speech. He said that since the founding of New China 73 years ago, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China and the unremitting efforts of the Chinese people, China has made historic achievements in economic and social development. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, and the Chinese people have embarked on an even more magnificent new journey. Since the beginning of this year, in the face of a complex and severe external environment, China has adhered to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and effectively balanced epidemic prevention and control with economic development. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is about to be held. It will scientifically plan the goals and tasks of national development in the next five years and even longer, draw a grand blueprint for China’s future development, and lead the construction of a new system of higher-level open economy. It will surely bring broader development opportunities to all countries. The Chinese people are full of confidence in this, and all countries in the world are looking forward to it.
Ambassador Fang said that in the face of profound changes unseen in a century, China has always held high the banner of building a community with a shared future for mankind, unswervingly practiced genuine multilateralism, and is committed to turning China’s growth into world opportunities. The Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping focus on international cooperation, promote common development, safeguard global security, and promote the building of a better world. Over the past year, the China-Thailand comprehensive cooperative partnership has maintained a strong momentum of development. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been continuously deepened, practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges have been rich and varied. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to work with Trinidad and Tobago to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, carry forward traditional friendship, enhance political mutual trust, expand win-win cooperation, and jointly create a brighter future for China-Tribune relations.
On behalf of the Trinidad and Tobago government, Foreign Minister Brown extended warm congratulations to the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, praised the great achievements of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China that have attracted worldwide attention, and sincerely thanked the Chinese government for providing a large amount of medical care to the Trinidad and Tobago at the most critical moment in the fight against the epidemic. Anti-epidemic materials and vaccines. Bu said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 48 years ago, the two countries have always respected each other, understood and tolerated each other, united and cooperated. In recent years, the pragmatic cooperation between Trinidad and China in the fields of economy, trade, security, transportation, energy, science and technology and people-to-people and cultural engagement has progressed smoothly and yielded fruitful results, which have truly benefited the people. The Trinity side is willing to make joint efforts with the Chinese side to promote the continued vigorous development of Trinidad-China relations.
Minister of Prime Minister’s Office Webster Roive, Mayor of Port of Spain Martinez and other dignitaries sent their sincere congratulations and praised China’s rapid development and created new cooperation opportunities for the world. They agreed that the bilateral relations have achieved substantial and all-round development, which has truly improved the well-being of the two peoples. The Trinity side is willing to further intensify cooperation with the Chinese side at all levels and in various fields to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
Ambassador Fang also cut the cake with Foreign Minister Brown, Minister Webster-Roy Affairs, Ambassador Barea, Mayor Martinez and other guests, sharing the joy of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Local Chinese cultural groups performed live Chinese-style dances and traditional martial arts, demonstrating the deep integration of Chinese and special cultures. Documentaries showing China’s economic and social development achievements and international contributions in the past 10 years were also broadcast at the reception, as well as splendid and unique cultural programs with Chinese characteristics, such as “Dunhuang Feitian”, “Pear Garden Youth” and “Ballet on the Shoulder”.
Guests from all walks of life who attended the event online commented that the reception was novel in form and wonderful in content, showing the unique charm and high-spiritedness of China. Sincerely wish China’s prosperity and strength, the people’s happiness and well-being, and wish that the friendship between the two countries will be passed on from generation to generation, and the cooperation between the two countries will continue to be brilliant!
