On January 9th, in Paris, France, UNESCO Director General Azoule (right) accepted the submission of credentials by Yang Xinyu, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to UNESCO. ? UNESCO Director General Azoule stated on the 9th that UNESCO values its friendly and cooperative relationship with China, thanks China for its strong support and important role in UNESCO, and will further promote cooperation between the two sides in a wider field. (New Society)? Xinhua News Agency (Image provided by the Permanent Mission of China to UNESCO)