Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad left here Friday night for China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games due to be held on Sept. 6-17.
Ahmadinejad was accompanied by Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki, Vice President Esfandiar Rahim Mashaii, Physical Education Organization head Mohammad Aliabadi and Mojtaba Samareh Hashemi, a senior advisor to the president.
"Paralymipic Games is one of the most important international sport events, which should be considered as important as the Summer Olympic Games," Ahmadinejad told reporters at Tehran's Mehrabad international airport.
Ahmadinejad hoped to meet and confer with Chinese leaders during his stay in Beijing, saying "we will discuss bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest."
Chinese Ambassador Xie Xiaoyan saw Ahmadinejad off at the airport.
Iranian female athletes, with physical disabilities will for the first time participate in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, who will compete in the fields of track and fields, shooting and table tennis, according to the official IRNA news agency on Sunday.
Source:Xinhua
Saturday, September 6, 2008
China to aid Cuba for damages by Hurricane "Gustav"
The Chinese government will donate 300,000 U.S dollars to Cuba for damages caused by Hurricane "Gustav", the Cuban radio reported on Friday.
The Cuban radio also said that the Chinese Red Cross Society will also donate 50,000 dollars to the Cuban Red Cross, to help Cuba to repair damages caused by the hurricane.
On Aug. 30, "Gustav" swept western Cuba, destroying some 100,000 houses and also affecting electricity services, communications facilities and crops.
Source:Xinhua
The Cuban radio also said that the Chinese Red Cross Society will also donate 50,000 dollars to the Cuban Red Cross, to help Cuba to repair damages caused by the hurricane.
On Aug. 30, "Gustav" swept western Cuba, destroying some 100,000 houses and also affecting electricity services, communications facilities and crops.
Source:Xinhua
Iranian president arrives in Beijing for Paralympics
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrived in Beijing on Saturday for the Beijing 2008 Paralympics.
He will attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympics scheduled on Saturday evening and other relevant activities, according to sources with the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source:Xinhua
He will attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympics scheduled on Saturday evening and other relevant activities, according to sources with the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source:Xinhua
Chinese president and wife greet foreign dignitaries at welcoming luncheon
Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing greeted foreign dignitaries and their spouses at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing on Saturday, ahead of a welcoming luncheon of the Beijing Paralympic Games.
The presidential couple shook hands with the foreign guests one by one, and had pictures taken with them.
All the guests will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics, scheduled for Saturday night in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing.
Source: Xinhua
The presidential couple shook hands with the foreign guests one by one, and had pictures taken with them.
All the guests will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics, scheduled for Saturday night in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing.
Source: Xinhua
ROK PM arrives in Beijing for Paralympics
Han Seung-soo, prime minister of the Republic of Korea arrived here Saturday morning for the upcoming Paralympics.
He will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics Saturday evening and other relevant activities, according to sources with the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source: Xinhua
He will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics Saturday evening and other relevant activities, according to sources with the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source: Xinhua
Chinese president proposes toast at welcoming luncheon of Beijing Paralympics
Chinese President Hu Jintao just started to propose a toast at a welcoming luncheon at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for foreign dignitaries who will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games, scheduled for Saturday night.
Source: Xinhua
Source: Xinhua
Chinese president confident of delivering high-standard Paralympic Games with distinctive features
Chinese President Hu Jintao said here on Saturday that he is confident that Beijing and China will deliver a high-standard Paralympic Games with distinctive features.
"We have set the goal of 'two Games with equal splendor' and, guided by the concept of 'transcendence, integration and equality,' made the utmost effort in the preparation for the Games," said Hu at a welcoming luncheon of the Beijing Paralympic Games.
"Since the 1960s when the first Paralympic Games was held and thanks to the concerted efforts of the international community, the Paralympic Games has become an important cultural and sports event that helps enhance mutual understanding and friendship among the people and promote human civilization," Hu said while proposing a toast.
Over 4,000 athletes from more than 140 countries and regions will participate in the Beijing Paralympic Games. This fully demonstrates the global care and support for sports for people with a disability, Hu said.
"Spirit in Motion" is the motto of the Paralympic Movement. By participating in the Games, Paralympians from around the world display self-esteem, self-confidence, self-improvement and self-support. They share joy, forge friendships, realize dreams and experience success. They challenge themselves and bring out the value of life, said the Chinese leader.
The Paralympic Movement inspires people with and without a disability to interact in the same global family, enjoy equal rights in the society and build a harmonious world together, he said.
Source: Xinhua
"We have set the goal of 'two Games with equal splendor' and, guided by the concept of 'transcendence, integration and equality,' made the utmost effort in the preparation for the Games," said Hu at a welcoming luncheon of the Beijing Paralympic Games.
"Since the 1960s when the first Paralympic Games was held and thanks to the concerted efforts of the international community, the Paralympic Games has become an important cultural and sports event that helps enhance mutual understanding and friendship among the people and promote human civilization," Hu said while proposing a toast.
Over 4,000 athletes from more than 140 countries and regions will participate in the Beijing Paralympic Games. This fully demonstrates the global care and support for sports for people with a disability, Hu said.
"Spirit in Motion" is the motto of the Paralympic Movement. By participating in the Games, Paralympians from around the world display self-esteem, self-confidence, self-improvement and self-support. They share joy, forge friendships, realize dreams and experience success. They challenge themselves and bring out the value of life, said the Chinese leader.
The Paralympic Movement inspires people with and without a disability to interact in the same global family, enjoy equal rights in the society and build a harmonious world together, he said.
Source: Xinhua
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