Message of Congratulations to C20 China 2016
Message of Congratulations to C20 China 2016
from H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing, 5 July 2016
On the occasion of the opening of the Civil Society 20 China 2016 (C20), I would like to extend, on behalf of the government and people of China and, in my own name, warm congratulations. I also wish to express my sincere welcome to all the participants representing sectors of the society in various countries.
Civil society organizations play an important role in promoting civic participation in public affairs as well as economic and social development of their own countries. The Chinese government supports the participation of Chinese social organizations in economic and social development of the country. In the same vein, the Chinese government welcomes the conduct of friendly exchanges and cooperation in China by foreign non-governmental organizations. Efforts are being made to facilitate their operation in China and protect their legitimate rights and interests through creating an enabling legislative environment.
Recent years have witnessed the increasing importance of C20 in promoting positive interactions between governments and the civil society and in facilitating global economic governance through listening to the voices of the society and building consensus across the society. I hope that, focusing on the theme of “Poverty Eradication, Green Development and Innovation: Role of Civil Society” in their candid discussions, participants will pool wisdom and make concerted efforts for the C20 China 2016 to achieve positive outcome.
I wish you successful deliberations at the Civil Society 20 China 2016!
Xi Jinping
President of the People’s Republic of China
(Signed)