On September 24, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna and the Chinese Embassy in Austria jointly hosted a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Over 600 guests attended the event, including Former Austrian President Dr. Heinz Fischer, President of the Federal Council Christine Schwarz-Fuchs, Secretary General of OPEC Mr. Haitham Al Ghais, as well as representatives from various sectors in Austria and the multilateral diplomatic community in Vienna.

Ambassador Li Song, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, stated that this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and kicks off China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. It also coincides with the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations. He emphasized that China stands ready to work with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, jointly advance the cause of peace and development through the UN, and move continuously closer to the goal of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Mr. Wang Tao, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Austria, started that this year commemorates the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Austria. He noted that China is comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, bringing opportunities for global development with an even more open posture. He expressed the expectation for China and Austria to work together to achieve greater, faster, and more remarkable development.

    The attendees extended their best wishes for the enduring and ever-renewing friendly relations between China and Austria, as well as the flourishing development of Vienna's multilateral cause.