Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with representatives of China Association for Preservation and Development of Tibetan Culture ( CAPDTC ) Wednesday afternoon, June 30, 2010.

Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of CPPCC meets with representatives of the 2nd Congress of CAPDTC at the Great Hall of the People on June 30, 2010. Photo by Cheng Peng.

Jia spoke highly of the achievements made by the association and encouraged all the members to contribute more to the preservation of Tibetan culture and unity of various ethnic groups in Tibet.

Jia Qinglin, chairman of CPPCC National Committee delivers a speech in his meeting with representatives of the 2nd Congress of CAPDTC at the Great Hall of the People, on June 30, 2010. Photo by Cheng Peng.

Sidar, the newly-elected vice chairman of the Executive Council of the CAPDTC announced the conclusion of the 2nd Congress of CAPDTC following the successful election of members of 2nd Executive Council of CAPDTC after a two-day session from June 29 to 30.

Sidar announces the conclusion of 2nd Congress of CAPDTC on June 30, 2010. Photo from CTIC.

Phagpalha Geleg Namgyal was elected chairman of CAPDTC.

Zhu Weiqun, Lhapa Phuntsok, Jamyang Losang GyumeyThubten Chokyi Nyima, Ye Xiaowen, Chapel Tseten Phuntsok, Losang Gyaltsen, Nyima Tsering, Gyare Losang Tenzin, Tseten Droma, Feng Jicai, Sidar, Dondrup Wangpun, Yang Zhijin, Wang Zuoan, Shan Qixiang and Zhu Xiaoming were all elected vice chairmen of the association.

Zhu Weiqun was also elected Secretary-general of CAPDTC, and Du Qinglin and Raidi were both granted titles of honorary chairmen of the association.

Besides, a total of 47 newly-elected directors were appointed members of the CAPDTC Standing Committee.