The Chinese government on Sunday (Sept 29) presented the highest state honours to a total of 15 individuals who have made significant contribution to the development of the country. The award presentation was part of China's National Day celebration on Oct 1.
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00:00In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China,
00:28we hereby solemnly hold a ceremony to award the highest honor of the country to build and develop a country,
00:40to establish an excellent supply chain of international partners,
00:45and to promote China-Foreign friendly cooperation and exchanges.
00:54In the past 75 years, there have been many old and good friends who have shared the same fate with the Chinese people.
01:07Today, Ms. Dilma Rousseff, who was awarded the Medal of Friendship, is one of them.
01:24The Chinese people will never forget those international friends who have made outstanding contributions to the development of China and to the friendship between the people of China and the people of other countries.
01:35I feel deeply honored to receive the Medal of Friendship awarded to me by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
01:56This medal is proof of the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between our peoples and countries.
02:03I am extremely grateful for the confidence and friendship of the Chinese government.
02:10I would like to express my thanks to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people for this extraordinary honor.
02:19I am aware of the remarkable achievements that China has achieved in the last four decades.
02:27Its accelerated economic transformation, technological innovations and extraordinary social achievements resulted in the rise of China as a global power, becoming a beacon of hope and inspiration for the world.
02:45China's commitment to reform and openness has not only allowed the removal of hundreds of millions of people from poverty, but has also contributed significantly to global economic growth and stability.
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