UN chief marvels at "spectacular" Olympic facilities in Beijing
22/7/2008 17:28
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said yesterday that he was deeply
impressed by the "most spectacular" Olympic facilities during his recent visit
to Beijing, China.
Speaking at the opening of a Chinese art exhibition at the
UN Headquarters, Ban recalled his visit to China in early July, saying that he
was "so much moved and grateful for the warm and exciting welcome" for him and
for his delegation.
The UN chief, who toured the site of the upcoming Olympic
Games in Beijing, said that he was "so much impressed by the preparedness" of
the event.
"It was the most spectacular Olympic facilities I have ever seen,"
he said.
"I was so much impressed by such great strength of the Chinese
people who have made the Olympic Games preparations to such a magnificent way,
even after the earthquake disaster," he said.
"I was so much grateful and I
extended my deep congratulations to the Chinese people," the secretary-general
said.
Ban voiced his confidence that this Olympic Games will be the "most
successful one" in the Olympic history, and will provide "a venue and forum"
where all athletes and all the people around the world will not only compete in
sports, but also promote "mutual understanding and peace, stability and
prosperity."
Xinhua
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