Desk Reports:
Lunch at international summits is not just a simple meal, it has great diplomatic and social significance. During lunch, leaders get the opportunity to discuss informally and openly among themselves in a more relaxed atmosphere. Many important decisions come from these informal discussions.
At the dinner table, leaders can get to know each other personally and build relationships. Such personal understanding can be helpful during difficult negotiations in the future.
The host country also showcases its culture, cuisine, and hospitality through lunch. It sends a positive message to the guests and conveys the warmth of hospitality.
Eating together is a symbolic act, which creates a sense of unity and solidarity among the participating countries. It shows that despite differences, leaders are ready to work together.
For these reasons, lunch is not only a means of satisfying the appetite, but also serves as an important diplomatic tactic.
A grand parade was held in China’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan. China displayed a dazzling display of new weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched the entire display. After the weapons display, a lunch was organized for the guests.
The menu of the Chinese president’s lunch has been revealed courtesy of a Hong Kong newspaper.
A detailed menu of the lunch organized for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his foreign guests has been published by the Hong Kong-based state media Wen Wei Po. The guests took part in this special feast just after 1 pm local time. The event gave a glimpse of the tradition and diversity of Chinese cuisine.
According to the published menu, the lunch menu had several interesting items. The main course included delicious chicken soup, succulent roasted lamb chops, and grilled lobster with crab cooked in a special spice. In addition, guests were served clear scallop consommé with mushrooms and salt-roasted salmon.
Each course was a unique example of the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese cuisine.
The drinks were wines from Great Wall Winery, a famous wine producer in Hebei Province, China. Guests had the opportunity to choose Syrah (red) or Riesling (white) wine according to their preference. And to round off the sweet lunch, special cakes made from beans and delicious mango mousse cake were served.
