I have been attending the two sessions from the beginning. It impressed me that the country focused this year more on improvements in the lives of people in China and emphasized maintaining interests of both China and the global community.

China and Somalia have a historic relationship where we have exchanged cooperation, political and cultural aspects. China has been a helpful friend to Somalia. Though we have unstable elements back in our country, I am looking forward to a great future between the two countries.

-- Yusuf Ibrahim,

Somali ambassador to China