China, Romania mark 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties

• Source: Xinhua
• [08:39 October 15 2009]
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Wang Gang (C), member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and Romanian Ambassador to China Viorel Isticioaia Budula (L) attend a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of diplomatic relations between China and Romania, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 14, 2009. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

China and Romania held a reception in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Hailing the two countries' traditional friendship of cooperation, Chen Haosu, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said China and Romania had enjoyed deepening cultural, economic and trade exchanges since the two forged diplomatic ties in 1949.

About a hundred delegates from various circles of the two countries, including Wang Gang, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the reception.