Chinese President Hu Jintao holds ceremony to welcome African leaders attending Beijing Summit
2006-11-04 09:33:02  Source:Xinhua

Chinese president Hu Jintao held a grand ceremony Saturday morning at the Great Hall of the People to welcome African leaders attending Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

The welcoming ceremony proceeded in an orderly and smooth manner.

The African leaders include 41 heads of state or government, and senior officials from 48 countries, as well as Alpha Oumar Konare, Chairman of the African Union Commission.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) greets African Union Commission Chairman Alpha Oumar Konare before the start of the two-day Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) greets Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika before the start of the two-day Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) greets Angolan Prime Minister Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos before the start of the two-day Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) greets Beninese President Thomas Boni Yayi before the start of the two-day Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)
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