Beijing, China - May 18, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Board showing relevant information of presentation ceremony for China's Outstanding Diplomat Medal
2. Former Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov walking onto stage; bowing to attendees
3. Various of former Cambodian Ambassador to China Khek Caimealy Sysoda delivering speech
4. Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi receiving Outstanding Diplomat Medal
5. Kazakh Ambassador to China Shakhrat Nuryshev delivering speech
6. Attendees
7. Saudi Arabian Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Ahmad Al-Harbi receiving Outstanding Diplomat Medal
8. Colombian Ambassador to China Sergio Cabrera Cardenas delivering speech
9. Various of former Uruguayan Ambassador to China Fernando Lugris delivering speech
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Andrey Denisov, former Russian Ambassador to China (partially overlaid with shot 11):
"That's great, first of all, great to hear. And of course that's a kind of proudness. I'm proud that my very, very modest contribution to the progress of the bilateral relations have been marked in a so high-ranking award. It's not just a reward. It's kind of hope that the future progress will be the same and even better than it was before. We are two big countries. We are not allies, but we are very close. So from that point of view, I'm convinced to have a good future and good results will be achieved soon."
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11. Various of attendees, presentation ceremony in progress
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12. SOUNDBITE (English) Khalil Hashmi, Pakistani Ambassador to China (partially overlaid with shot 13/ending with shot 14):
"I'm extremely pleased with this honor and this prestigious outstanding diplomat award. I think it is both a personal honor and also an honor for my country. And I think it is also a tribute to Pakistan-China ironclad friendship. So I feel very encouraged and I feel inspired to do even more to further strengthen our bilateral relations."
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13. Various of medal, sign showing "Outstanding Diplomat Medal"
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14. Medals
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Fernando Lugris, former Uruguayan Ambassador to China (starting with shot 14/partially overlaid with shot 16/ending with shots 17-19):
"This is a recognition not only to my person, but to all of the Uruguayan diplomats who have been working in developing the bilateral relations with China for many, many decades. This comprehensive strategic partnership is a paradigm in international relations. Because we are countries that are very far away, we have been distanced by geography and history for many, many, many centuries. But luckily today we are excellent friends. We have achieved a very important political agreement on the substance of our principles. We have so many commonalities in our views with China in defending the international system."
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16. Various of sign showing "Outstanding Diplomat Medal"; medal
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17. Aerial shots of Tian'anmen Rostrum; national flag of China
18. Chinese emblem
19. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Rostrum; national flag of China; traffic

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20. Aerial shots of traffic; buildings

The inaugural presentation ceremony for China's Outstanding Diplomat Medal was held in Beijing on Monday, honoring envoys who have left a distinctive mark in shared chapters of understanding.

During the ceremony, a total of eight foreign diplomats, including former Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov, received the medal in recognition of their outstanding contributions to promoting friendship and cooperation between China and their countries.

The medal recipients are: former Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov, former Cambodian Ambassador to China Khek Caimealy Sysoda, Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, Kazakh Ambassador to China Shakhrat Nuryshev, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Ahmad Al-Harbi, former Chadian Ambassador to China Allamaye Halina, Colombian Ambassador to China Sergio Cabrera Cardenas, and former Uruguayan Ambassador to China Fernando Lugris.

The Outstanding Diplomat Medal honorees expressed profound appreciation, stating that it was not only recognition of their personal achievements but also an affirmation of the high-level bilateral relations.

"That's great, first of all, great to hear. And of course that's a kind of proudness. I'm proud that my very, very modest contribution to the progress of the bilateral relations have been marked in a so high-ranking award. It's not just a reward. It's kind of hope that the future progress will be the same and even better than it was before. We are two big countries. We are not allies, but we are very close. So from that point of view, I'm convinced to have a good future and good results will be achieved soon," said former Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov.

"I'm extremely pleased with this honor and this prestigious outstanding diplomat award. I think it is both a personal honor and also an honor for my country. And I think it is also a tribute to Pakistan-China ironclad friendship. So I feel very encouraged and I feel inspired to do even more to further strengthen our bilateral relations," said Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi.

"This is a recognition not only to I personally, but to all of the Uruguayan diplomats who have been working in developing the bilateral relations with China for many, many decades. This comprehensive strategic partnership is a paradigm in international relations. Because we are countries that are very far away, we have been distanced by geography and history for many, many, many centuries. But luckily today we are excellent friends. We have achieved a very important political agreement on the substance of our principles. We have so many commonalities in our views with China in defending the international system," former Uruguayan Ambassador to China Fernando Lugris said.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has established the Outstanding Diplomat Medal specifically to show appreciation and gratitude to effective envoys and promote friendship.