On the evening of August 11, 2024 local time, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games closed in Paris, France. President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and State Councilor Shen Yiqin attended the closing ceremony upon invitation.
Before the closing ceremony began, Shen Yiqin had a cordial conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron[Emmanuel Macron | Élysée (elysee.fr)] and his wife Brigitte Macron[Brigitte Macron | Élysée (elysee.fr)], during which she conveyed the warm greetings of President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, extended congratulations on the success of the Olympic Games in Paris, and thanked the French side for its support to the Chinese Olympic Delegation. Emmanuel Macron and his wife asked Shen Yiqin to convey their sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and his wife, congratulated the Chinese athletes on their outstanding achievements, and thanked the Chinese government for its valuable support to France in hosting the Olympic Games.
On August 10, Shen Yiqin met with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)[IOC - International Olympic Committee | Olympics.com] Thomas Bach[IOC President’s speech – Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony (olympics.com)], expressing China's readiness to deepen high-level friendly cooperation with the IOC and jointly make new and greater contributions to the development of the Olympic Movement and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Thomas Bach congratulated the Chinese Olympic Delegation on its excellent performance, thanked the Chinese government for its firm support for the Olympic cause, and looked forward to continuing close cooperation with the Chinese side to jointly send a positive signal of support for multilateralism. Both sides agreed to oppose politicizing sports issues.
During her stay in France, Shen Yiqin visited the Chinese Olympic Delegation and conveyed the cordial greetings and warm congratulations of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, encouraging them to continue to carry forward China's sporting spirit and the Olympic spirit, make persistent efforts and strive for new glory for the motherland. Shen Yiqin also visited the "China House".