On December 20, Secretary-General Jing Bo went to New Mexico to meet with Carol Robertson Lopez, Honorary President of the American Sister Cities Sisterhood. Also present at the dinner was Sean McQueen, Head of Global Relations at the University of Oxford.
Secretary-General Jing Bo said that the successful meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States in San Francisco has added stability to China-US relations at a critical moment, injected positive energy into a chaotic world, and pointed out the direction for improving and developing China-US relations. Next year will mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, marking a new starting point for China-US relations and ushering in new opportunities for China-US people-to-people friendly cooperation. As an important platform for exchanges and communication and deepening cooperation between sister cities of the two countries, the Sister Cities Association of the United States has played an important role in the communication and cooperation between the sister cities of the two countries in recent years. It is conducive to social and people-to-people dialogue and exchanges between China and the United States.
The Chinese head of state pointed out that "the foundation of Sino-US relations lies in the people, and the source of strength lies in people-to-people friendship." Sister provinces, states and cities are important carriers for deepening the friendship between the Chinese and American people and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results." This visit is conducive to enhancing friendship and cooperation between the sister cities of the two countries, and working together to create a better future for sister cities. Through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation, we will play a positive role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-US relations.