Report by Wang Yajun, Vice Minister of the International Department of Central Committee of CPC and President of the International Steering Committee of SIRONET, at the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Silk Road NGO Cooperation Network Forum

Minister Song Tao,Respected representatives,Ladies and Gentlemen,dear friends.With the theme of“A Shared Commitment to Practical Cooperation and Better Future”,we gather in Beijing again to stage the Second Silk Road NGO Cooperation Network(SIRONET)Forum.First,I’d like to,on behalf of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE),express our warm welcome to you for attending this forum.I’d also like to,on behalf of Chinese members of SIRONET,extend our sincere respect and appreciation to representatives of SIRONET member organizations of all countries and all foreign guests for your continuous support and participation in the development of SIRONET!