5 May 2011 Last updated at 00:04 GMT
Colin Heseltine, former Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat visits APECF
On Feb 23, 2011, Mr. Colin Heseltine, former Executive Director of the APEC, his wife Mrs. Heseltine, and other seven delegates visited Beijing upon the invitation of the APECF.
Mr. Colin Heseltine in Tiananmen Square
Colin Heseltine, a senior Australian diplomat, once served as Australian Vice Ambassador to China, South Korea, Singapore, and other nations. He has a deep friendship with the Chinese people.
During their visit to Beijing, Mr. Gao Qing, Secretary-General of APECF, and Ms. Ge Chen, Deputy Secretary-General, made a detailed introduction of the APECF Beijing Secretariat before holding a reception banquet in honor of the delegation. Mr. Xiao Wunan received Mr. Colin at the VIP Lounge of Dayuan Hotel and both sides had extensive and constructive exchanges about the future development of APECF. The Beijing Secretariat of APECF also made an arrangement for the delegation to visit the Forbidden City, National Centre for the Performing Arts, and other well-known historical and cultural sites.
Mr. Colin accepted the appointment as Co-Chairman of APECF with pleasure, expressing his hope to continue to play an active role in promoting the stability, prosperity and development of the Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Colin Heseltine and his wife just getting off their plane
APECF Secretariat staff receives guests at the airport VIP Passage
Ms. Ge Chen, Deputy Secretary-General of APECF, describes the work of the Secretariat to Mr. Colin Heseltine.
Mr. Xiao Wunan (L), Executive Vice Chairman of APECF, meets Mr. Colin Heseltine (R) at Dayuan Hotel
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