On the evening of April 9, Huang Qiang, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Governor of the People's Government of Sichuan Province, met with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand and her delegation in Chengdu.
Huang Qiang, on behalf of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Sichuan Province, extended a welcome to Princess Sirindhorn for her visit to Sichuan again and provided a concise overview of the province's latest development. He said that Her Royal Highness symbolizes the deep bond between "China and Thailand as one family" and is a good, long-time friend of the Sichuan people. Her Royal Highness has made multiple visits to Sichuan, and particularly following the devastating 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake, the Princess generously contributed funds to support the reconstruction of Mianyang Xianfenglu Primary School and has provided hands-on guidance during several visits to the school, which is profoundly moving. This act is of great significance for promoting lasting friendships across generations between the two countries, and the people of Sichuan will forever cherish the profound benevolence exhibited by Princess Sirindhorn. Geographically close, interconnected through people-to-people exchanges, and bound by cultural ties, China and Thailand share a deep bond. Sichuan will earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continuously deepen and expand educational exchange and cooperation with Thailand, strengthen economic and technological cooperation, and ensure that the friendship between Sichuan and Thailand remains evergreen.
Princess Sirindhorn conveyed her appreciation for Sichuan's rapid development achievements, and she was particularly pleased to see the more beautiful campus and the vibrant children during her visit to Mianyang Xianfenglu Sirindhorn Primary School. She hopes to further enhance mutual exchanges and understanding between Thai and Sichuan youngsters, strengthen cooperation in fields such as Thai language and culture courses, as well as science and technology, and make greater contributions to the ongoing deepening and development of China-Thailand friendship.
Ambassador of Thailand to China Chatchai Viriyavejakul and other relevant Thai officials, Ambassador Lyu Jian of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary-General of the People's Government of Sichuan Province Zeng Qing, and heads of relevant provincial departments attended.
