PRESIDENT DE MARCO RECEIVES VICE-CHAIRMAN OF ALL-CHINA FEDERATION OF TRADE-UNIONS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

President Guido de Marco this morning received Mr. Lu Zhangong, vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions of the People's Republic of China. Mr Lu Zhangong is in Malta at the invitation of the General Workers' Union. Mr. Lu Zhangong was accompanied by the President of the GWU, Mr. James Pearsall, by the Secretary General Mr. Tony Zarb and officials of the Union. The Chinese delegation was made up of union officials. The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malta Mr Zu Qinshun, was also present.

Mr. Lu Zhangong said that that during the few days the delegation has been in Malta, the delegation had discussed with the GWU areas of co-operation between the two organisations. He said that this visit could contribute to a better understanding of Trade Union activities.

President de Marco said that the best way to strenghten the ties between peoples is by a "people to people" approach. President de Marco said that China is a great country in the process of change. China, maintained the President, is very relevant in the search for peace in the world. He looked foreward to greater co-operation between the two countries in the future.