Tree of Friendship planted in Sokolniki

Tree of Friendship planted in Sokolniki The Tree of Friendship appeared today in Sokolniki Park in Moscow, as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia Mr. Li Hui planted a small birch pole. The ceremony, which also featured deputies of the State Duma, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture, was celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries.

The Ambassador of China to Russia who has been working in Moscow for 10 years now, unveiled his own secret of successful relationships: “The ambassador has to love the country where he is accredited. He or she has to love its people, its capital, its traditions and customs, culture and art.”