Friendship For Good. Tree of Friendship appeared in Moscow Sokolniki Park

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia Mr. Li Hui planted a small birch pole. The ceremony, which also featured representatives of the State Duma, was celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. Duma officials noted that over the course of 10 years spent in Russia Li Hui proved incredibly proactive, and emphasized his contribution to develop join educational and cultural projects.

Alexey Shaburov, President of Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre: “It is a great honour for us to contribute to the development of Russian and Chinese relationship on our own, not political but social level.”

Lyubov Dukhanina, the deputy of the State Duma: “Relationships between countries are built through relationships between people. As our collaboration with China expands, new projects emerge, and needless to say that we are going to continue the current ones.”

Li Hui, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia: “A birch is a symbol of Russia, the symbol of power and friendship of the Russian people with the whole world, and with China in particular. I sincerely wish for this birch to grow healthy, beautiful and strong.”