French first lady Brigitte Macron revealed the name of the first panda born in France on Monday. The decision fell on Yuan Meng which means “the realization of a wish” or “accomplishment of a dream”. /Xinhua Photo

The name was chosen by Chinese authorities. The wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan, said in a congratulatory letter: “The name of the panda represents people’s expectation for the friendship between China and France.” The letter was announced during the naming ceremony, which was also attended by China’s vice Foreign Minister, Zhang Yesui. /Xinhua Photo

Macron said the pandas “are the illustration of an always productive dialogue between our two people, who for centuries have looked at each other, listened to each other and understood each other.” /Chinanews Photo

A first-day cover and commemorative stamps designed by China Post and French Post are unveiled during the naming ceremony. /Chinanews Photo

Yuan Meng was born on August 4 in Beauval zoo, weighing 142.4 grams at birth. Its twin died hours after the birth. /Netease Photo

The cub’s mother Huan Huan and its partner Yuan Zi will return to China in 2022, while the young panda is expected to stay in France until the age of two or three. /Chinanews Photo