KAZUNGULA, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will build a primary school in Kazungula, a village in the North of Botswana.
It will be the fourth primary school in Botswana funded by the Chinese grant.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony held in Kazungula on Tuesday, China's ambassador to Botswana, Zhao Yanbo, said the grant is a people-centered initiative, aimed at assisting developing communities.
"China upholds the principles of sincerity, practical results and good faith in its dealings with Africa. The project will continue to further nurture the bilateral relations as education is key to transitioning to a knowledge-based economy," stated Zhao.
The two countries' cooperation in the area of education has seen 1,454 Botswana personnel benefiting from scholarships and training programs funded by the Chinese government.
Frans Van Der Westhuizen, Botswana's Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, thanked the Chinese government for its continued support of development initiatives in the country.
"The gesture is a confirmation of the functionality of bilateral relations between the two countries and the new school will provide pupils with access to basic education," stated Van Der Westhuizen.
