Queen Letizia of Spain visited Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) on Nov 13.

The event was attended by Vice-Minister of Education Ren Youqun, Yang Dan, director of the Ministry's Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, BFSU leaders, as well as over 300 faculty and students from BFSU and other universities in Beijing.

Queen Letizia of Spain visits BFSU on Nov 13. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Spanish delegation and Chinese representatives pose for a group photo. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

In his speech, Ren Youqun highlighted the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges and educational cooperation in strengthening bilateral relationship. He commended Chinese and Spanish universities in advancing language education.

Vice-Minister of Education Ren Youqun delivers a speech. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Jia Wenjian, deputy secretary of the CPC Committee and BFSU's president, reflected on the 73-year history of the university's Spanish program and thanked Queen Letizia for recognizing its contributions to promoting Spanish language and culture. He emphasized BFSU's commitment to deepening cooperation with Spain in education, culture, and other fields to inject new momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.

Jia Wenjian reflects on the 73-year history of the Spanish program at BFSU. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Chang Fuliang, dean of the Department of Hispanic and Portuguese at BFSU, presented the development and establishment of Spanish language teaching and research at the university and other institutions across the country.

Queen Letizia showed great interest in learning about the Spanish language teaching, research, and exchange achievements at BFSU, and engaged in a cordial and friendly exchange with the faculty and students present.

Queen Letizia of Spain learns about the Spanish language teaching in BFSU. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Queen Letizia of Spain talks to student representatives on-site. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Queen Letizia of Spain greets student representatives on-site. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]