开幕/闭幕式 opening/closing ceremony
开幕词 opening speech/address
致开幕词 make an opening speech
友好访问 goodwill visit
阁下 Your/His/Her Honor/Excellency
贵宾 distinguished guest
尊敬的.市长先生 Respected r
远道而来/来自大洋彼岸的朋友 friends coming from a distant land/the other side of the Pacific
东道国 host country
宣布……开幕 declare……open
值此之际 on the occasion of
借此机会 take this opportunity to
以……名义 in the name of
本着……精神 in the spirit of
代表 on the behalf of
由衷的谢意 heartfelt thanks
友好款待 gracious hospitality
正式邀请 officioa invitation
回顾过去 look back on
展望未来 look ahead/look into the future
最后 in closing
圆满成功 a complete success
提议祝酒 propose a toast
