Syrian Ambassador to China Muhammad Hasanein Khaddam visited Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) on Nov 3. During the visit, Khaddam and his delegation were received by Jia Wenjian, deputy secretary of the CPC BFSU committee and vice-president of the university.

BFSU representatives and a delegation led by Syrian Ambassador to China Muhammad Hasanein Khaddam engage in discussions on Nov 3. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn] 

Jia expressed his appreciation for the recent visit of Syria's first lady, which not only strengthened the friendship between China and Syria but also allowed BFSUers to experience the charm of Syria’s culture. He also thanked the ambassador for his commitment to promoting student exchanges between the two countries as mentioned in the first lady's speech.

Chinese students value the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Syrian history and culture, and BFSU is eager to work with the Syrian embassy in China to create a new chapter in Sino-Syrian educational and cultural exchanges to inspire more Chinese students to study Arabic and Arab culture.

Khaddam expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and the excellent arrangements made for the visit of Syria's first lady. He conveyed greetings and thanks from the office of Syria's presidency and commended BFSU for its achievements in nurturing Arabic language talent.

The ambassador also presented a letter from the president of Damascus University to BFSU President Yang Dan, expressing his willingness to continue promoting cultural exchanges between the two sides.

Representatives from the Syrian embassy in China and BFSU pose for a group photo. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]