State Visit by the President of the People's Republic of China

We pay tribute to the resilience and determination of the communities who joined together to rebuild.

Stirring examples of courage, commitment and selfless dedication to duty have been demonstrated in every Commonwealth nation and territory.

This State Visit is an expression of the deep respect and friendship that describes relations between Spain and the United Kingdom

Nous avons le devoir de nous souvenir et d’honorer Ia mémoire de ceux qui ont servi vaillamment et qui ont tant donné ici, sur la crete de Vimy, et tout au long de la Premiere...

It is our duty to remember and honour those who served so valiantly and who gave so much here at Vimy Ridge and throughout the First World War.

Since you became an independent country in 1966, you have continued to flourish and grow into a strong and confident nation.

On behalf of my grandmother, The Queen, I am grateful to the Government and the people of St. Lucia for this most generous contribution.

I am sure of a shared, bright future for both of our countries as long-standing allies working together towards global peace and prosperity

Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely-admired across the world.

No-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two...

Then Christmas comes, and once again we are reminded that people matter, and it is our relationship with one another that is most important.

We celebrate the ties between our two countries and prepare to take them to ambitious new heights.

Since 1945 the United Kingdom has determined to number among Germany's very strongest friends in Europe.

When the dynamism and creativity of our two countries are combined, whether that be in business, science, education, sport or culture, the results are extraordinary.

Mr. President, your visit is an opportunity to celebrate the links between our two countries, developed over almost two centuries.

I recall my own happiness, discovering this beautiful country for myself and for the first time, and developing my own great affection for the French people.

We will remember our past, but we shall no longer allow our past to ensnare our future. This is the greatest gift we can give to succeeding generations.