Ding welcomes Japanese friends

The following is the speech made by Ding Zuyi, president of Xi'an Fanyi University, at the celebration marking 25 years of friendship between Shaanxi and Kyoto.

"Distinguished vice-governor of Kyoto prefecture Jun Asou and distinguished ladies and gentlemen from Kyoto, Japan:

"You are friends of Shaanxi province, friends of Xi'an, and friends of Xi'an Fanyi University. I warmly welcome you to visit our university on behalf of more than 40,000 faculty and students.