On 27th January, Ambassador Zhang Junsai held a reception for the delegation of "Northern Tour for the Heads of Diplomatic Missions" at Chinese Embassy. Mr. Patrick Borbey, Deputy Minister of Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Ms Angela Bogdan, Chief of Protocol of Canada, members of the delegation attended the event.

In his short remarks, Ambassador Zhang expressed his appreciation to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada for organizing the tour and said this trip not only helped foreign diplomats in Canada learn more about the beauty and customs of the Canadian Arctic, but also strengthened the friendship between members of the delegation.

Ms Angela Bogdan told Ambassador Zhang and other envoys that she was deeply encouraged by the active participation of foreign diplomatic missions in the tour, and the DFATD will do more in the future to help foreign diplomats learn more about Canada.