中国驻南非大使夫妇举行离任招待会
中新网比勒陀利亚3月6日电 (记者 王曦)当地时间3月5日，中国驻南非大使陈晓东和夫人张斌在使馆举行离任招待会。
陈晓东在致辞中表示，过去三年，在南非政府和各界朋友的支持下，他与夫人共同努力，推动中南关系取得长足发展。两国高层交往频繁，政治互信不断增强。经贸合作稳步推进，两国贸易额再创历史新高。人文交流日益密切，中南友谊深入人心。
陈晓东感谢南非政府和各界朋友对他的支持和帮助，并表示将继续关注和支持中南关系发展。
南非国际关系与合作部副部长阿尔弗雷德·恩佐表示，陈晓东大使任内为深化南中关系做出了积极贡献。南非政府和人民感谢他的付出，并期待与中国继续加强合作。
招待会上，陈晓东夫妇与南非政府官员、外交使节、中资企业代表、华侨华人代表等友好人士亲切交谈，共同回顾过去三年中南关系取得的成就，并对未来合作前景充满信心。
陈晓东大使将于近期离任回国。
英语如下：
**Headline:** Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Bids Farewell with Grand Reception
**Keywords:** Farewell, Reception, China-South Africa
**News Content:**
PRETORIA, March 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong and his wife Zhang Bin hosted a farewell reception at the Chinese embassy on Thursday.
In his speech, Chen said that over the past three years, with the support of the South African government and friends from all walks of life, he and his wife have worked together to promote significant development in China-South Africarelations.
High-level exchanges between the two countries have been frequent, and political mutual trust has been continuously enhanced. Economic and trade cooperation has steadily advanced, with bilateral trade volume reaching a record high. People-to-people exchanges have become increasingly close, and the friendship between China and South Africa has taken root in the hearts of the people.
Chen expressed his gratitude for the support and assistance from the South African government and friends from all walks of life, and said that he will continue to pay attention to and support the development of China-South Africa relations.
Alfred Nzo, deputy minister of international relations and cooperation of SouthAfrica, said that Ambassador Chen has made positive contributions to deepening South Africa-China relations during his tenure. The South African government and people appreciate his efforts and look forward to continuing to strengthen cooperation with China.
At the reception, Chen and his wife had cordial conversations with South African government officials, diplomatic envoys, representatives of Chinese enterprises, and representatives of overseas Chinese, jointly reviewing the achievements made in China-South Africa relations over the past three years and expressing confidence in the prospects for future cooperation.
Ambassador Chen will soon leave his post and return to China.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/03-06/10175159.shtml
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