On November 14th, the ceremony of appointing former French Premier Jean-Pierre Raffarin as the honorary professor of Soochow University was held.

Before the appointment ceremony, representatives from both sides had a meeting. On behalf of Soochow University, President Zhang Xiaohong warmly welcomed Jean-Pierre Raffarin and expressed sincere gratitude to President Chen Zhu from Red Cross Society of China, who was always concerned and supported development of Soochow University and promoted the smooth holding of the appointment ceremony.

At the appointment ceremony, President Zhang Xiaohong pointed out that Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin’s appointment as the honorary professor of Soochow University would inject new impetus into development of Soochow University, help teachers and students further broaden the global perspective, help enhance the international influence of Soochow University further, promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning among countries with a more open attitude, and make greater contributions to progress of global education and sustainable development of human society.

In the enthusiastic applause, President Zhang Xiaohong presented Jean-Pierre Raffarin with an appointment letter as the honorary professor of Soochow University.