WARSAW, Sept. 24 (People’s Daily, reporter Yu Limin) — On September 23 local time, the Chinese Embassy in Poland held a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, at which Ambassador Lu Shan delivered an address. The reception was attended by some 700 guests, including Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, Secretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Krzysztof Bosak, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, Czelej, Chairman of the Polish-Chinese Parliamentary Group, other Polish political figures, leaders of Polish provincial and municipal authorities, resident diplomatic envoys of various countries in Poland, and friends from all walks of life.

The reception in progress. (Photo by Yu Limin, People’s Daily)

Ambassador Lu Shan noted that this year marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the 77th anniversary of the establishment of China-Poland diplomatic relations, and the 10th anniversary of the China-Poland comprehensive strategic partnership. Over the past decade, China-Poland relations have continuously shifted into higher gear. Going forward, the two sides should leverage their respective strengths, foster new growth drivers for cooperation, deepen people-to-people bonds, and jointly create an even brighter future.

Mr. Bartoszewski warmly congratulated the People’s Republic of China on its 77th anniversary of the founding and delivered remarks.

Tianyao Lyu, a laureate of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, performed classic Chinese and Polish pieces. Guests at the reception renewed friendship, discussed cooperation and sought common development.