Margaret Chan tells Wen the role is 'pinnacle of her career'
Newly elected World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun yesterday thanked the central government for helping her reach the pinnacle of her career.
Mrs Chan paid a special visit to Beijing to express her gratitude for the central government's nomination and support throughout her election campaign.
During a 20-minute meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao at the Great Hall of the People yesterday, Mrs Chan said: 'Thank you for your trust and help during the election process. This victory is the glory of our country. For me personally, it is the pinnacle of my career.'
Premier Wen told Mrs Chan that Beijing was willing to step up co-operation and communication with the WHO in the future.
'We hope we can continue to strengthen contact and co-operation with the WHO,' he said.
