The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda held the China-Rwanda Youth Dialogue. Ambassador Gao Wenqi attended the event along with Mr. Virgile Rwanyagatare, Director General in charge of Asia, Pacific and Middle East Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda.
In attendance were over 40 people, including youth representatives of Rwandan Patriotic Front, governmental agencies, military, academia, Chinese partners, and mainstream media.
In his remarks, Ambassador Gao spoke highly of the development of China-Rwanda relations, stating that China-Rwanda relations is a choice, rather than a coincidence. He emphasized that exchanges in governance, rooted in a shared people-centered philosophy, have been a significant highlight of bilateral relations.
Both the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) have consistently advanced self-reform and self-governance and their leaderships are chosen by their respective histories and peoples.
Ambassador Gao encouraged the youth of both countries to strengthen mutual learning and contribute further to bilateral ties, transforming the blueprint of global governance into reality.
Rwanyagatare extended his congratulations on CPC’s 105th anniversary. He expressed high appreciation for the exchange and cooperation between the two ruling parties, noting that such ties have greatly promoted the development of Rwanda-China comprehensive strategic partnership. He encouraged the youth from both sides to enhance exchanges, deepen mutual understanding, and learn from one another to create shared prosperity.
Focusing on the 55th anniversary of China-Rwanda diplomatic relations and China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, youth representatives engaged in vibrant interactions. Participants praised the dialogue for being helpfulin deepening mutual understanding, broadening perspectives, and promoting people-to-people exchanges. The event was moderated by Ms. Chen Liyan, a young diplomat from the Embassy, with theme presentations delivered by Ms. Liang Qi and other young embassy staff. (End)