On 21 December, 2017, the Venezuela Peace Stone Unveiling Ceremony was jointly held by the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China World Peace Foundation, and Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation at Beijing Peace Museum. In the ceremony, on behalf of the Ministry of the People's Power of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaza, Foreign Minister of Venezuela, awarded Dr. Li Ruohong, president of China World Peace Foundation, with the “Hero of Peace” honor, and conveyed to Dr. Li greetings from H.E. President of Venezuela. H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaz also presented Dr. Li a piece of contemporary artwork by Juvenal Ravelo, famous Venezuela modern artist. After the ceremony, H.E. Mr. Ivan Zerpa Guerrero, Venezuelan Ambassador to China, donated a limited edition of commemorative coin to the Peace Museum. Around 100 guests participated the event, including ambassadors of Cuba, Jamaica, Grenada, representative of Haiti, diplomatic officials from embassies of Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia and other countries, government officials from China and abroad, and representatives of social organizations, cultural and business circles, and so on.

The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry awarded Li Ruohong with the “Hero of Peace” Honor and conveyed to him greetings from H.E. President of Venezuela

The Foreign Minister of Venezuela and Mr. Li Ruohong unveiled the Venezuelan Peace Stone that is engraved with the peace inscription by H.E. Commander in Chief Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías

“We love peace and against war… We love life and fight for defending lives. We are always prepared.” Bathed in bright sunshine, H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaza, Foreign Minister of Venezuela, H.E. Mr. Félix Plasencia, Vice Minister at Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, H.E. Ivan Zerpa, Venezuelan Ambassador to China, and Dr. Li Ruohong jointly unveiled the Venezuelan Peace Stone that is engraved with the peace inscription by H.E. Commander in Chief Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías.

H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaza and Mr. Li Ruohong delivered remarks on the unveiling ceremony

Peace Doves Release Ceremony with H.E. Mr. Foreign Minister of Venezuela, diplomatic officers from different countries, and distinguished guests from China and abroad

After the ceremony, H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaza delivered an impassioned speech, expressing Venezuela’s will to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership with China and thanking socialistic China for its tremendous contribution in maintaining peace in the world. Mr. Li Ruohong, president of China World Peace Foundation, said in his speech that peace is still under challenge in the current complicated and changing political and economic international context. Regional conflicts and economic imbalance are affecting the stability of people’s lives. He recalled the vivid scene of an enthusiastic conversation with President Chávez and welcomed Venezuela and more Latin American countries to come to the Peace Garden for exchanging ideas and pulling wisdom. He hoped that these precious endeavors could influence influential people, and with the support of people, we can call for peace and create a better future.

Mr. Li Ruohong donating China NGO, a book written by him, to H.E. the Foreign Minister of Venezuela

H.E. the Venezuelan Ambassador to China donated a limited edition of commemorative coin engraved with the portrait of President Chávez to the Peace Museum.

A Chinese artist presenting paintings to H.E. the Foreign Minister of Venezuela and H.E. the Venezuelan Ambassador to China

H.E. Jorge Arreaza and H.E. Ivan Zerpa delightfully received two portrait artworks donated by a Chinese artist. In the scene of beautiful peace doves flying against the blue sky, the ceremony ended in complete success.