Speech of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong on Mid-Autumn Festival Tea Reception |
2015-09-23 05:08 |
Distinguished guests, Dear fellow countrymen, brothers and sisters, Good evening, warmly welcome to this reception, The Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival and the traditional Islamic festival, Eid al-Adha are coming, on the occasion of the festivals, please allow me to extend, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, sincere regards and best wishes to all the guests, wish everyone a joyful Festival and happy family reunion. Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow countrymen, Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Bahrain, the friendship and mutual understanding between our two peoples have increasingly deepened, the pragmatic cooperation in various fields constantly expended, the friendly cooperation between China and Bahrain is facing historical opportunities, let us march forward, hand in hand, to seize the opportunities to create more beautiful future for our two countries. My Fellow countrymen, you are far away from motherland and families due to work, study and residence. But, wherever you are from or heading for, whatever your social status or job is, you're always the descendants of Yan and Huang (Common Ancestors of Chinese) and "Heirs of the Dragon". You can sow seeds to foster the friendly and cooperative relations between Tonight, with the beautiful music, the whole world brimmed with silver moonlight. Many of our guests and our old and new friends from government, business, and media section and diplomatic corps in Bahrain, and many of overseas Chinese who working or living here, and many of representatives of Chinese companies and representatives of Confucius Institute at University of Bahrain, and the artists from Zhejiang Opera & Dance Theater, it may be said: Here are gathered all the illustrious persons. Let us enjoy a happy reunion today, sip fine tea and enjoy the brightest and roundest moon, renew our friendship and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and Eid al-Adha, what a beautiful and happy moment! I hope and expect you all have an unforgettable and wonderful night. Thank you!
Ambassador of People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Bahrain: Qi Zhenhong September 22, 2015 |