Speech by Vice Premier Qian Qichen at Opening Session of Eighth National Council Meeting of CPAFFC

I am very glad to meet so many friends who are engaged in nongovernmental diplomacy. On be-half of the State Council I extend my congratula-tions on the convening of the Eighth NationalCouncil Meeting of the CPAFFC and greetings tothe comrades who have contributed to our coun-try's nongovernmental diplomacy.