CPC calls for greater media exchanges between China and African countries

source: Republic of Botswana (1/8/09): TAUTONA TIMES no 19 of 2009
The Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President
"Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline"

E5) 25/7/09 - "CPC calls for greater media exchanges between China and African countries"

Brief report on meeting between African Media representatives, including Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo and Jeff Ramsay from Botswana, and senior Chinese officials led by Mr. Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and member of the Political Bureau:

BEIJING - A senior Chinese official on Thursday called for greater media exchanges between China and African countries.

Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with an African delegation formed by press officials and media heads in Beijing for a journalistic seminar.

Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said the measures taken under the framework of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum helped boost cooperation, including those of the media.

Speaking on behalf of African Seminar participants, Mrs. Eva Mamie Flomo of Liberia, said each participant was greatly impressed by the development of China and the hospitality of the Chinese people. She said they hoped to have an in-depth exchange of views with their Chinese counterparts.

The seminar held by the Information Office of China's State Council for African press officials and media heads opened last week. Forty-six officials from 26 African countries are participating.