Drachevsky on the Russian-Chinese Committee for Friendship, Peace and Development
"The national years gave additional impetus to our committee’s work," Drachevsky said at the Russian Information Center established by RIA Novosti in Beijing.
He said the committee’s current task was to maintain "the same level of work and the same spirit" after the Year of China in Russia ends.
Drachevsky emphasized that, at a recent committee meeting, both sides noted with satisfaction: "thegreaterpart of the Year of China in Russia program has been completed." For the committee, he stressed, "the Years of Russia in China and China in Russia must not end with their formal closing ceremonies."
He said the meeting also discussed the committee’s future development. Plans for next year include launching a website and further expanding youth and cultural exchanges and regional cooperation.
Source: People’s Daily