BY TONY IROGA
China’s Jiangsu Province has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with Malaita Province in education, agriculture, fisheries and rural development.
Speaking at a scholarship award and donation ceremony at the Mendana Hotel, Jiangsu Province Vice Governor Zhao Yan described Solomon Islands as “a good friend, a good partner and a good brother”.
He said Malaita, Jiangsu’s first sister province in the Pacific, has become an important partner, with both provinces celebrating the first anniversary of their sister-province relationship this month.
During the ceremony, Jiangsu donated 200 flooring machines and other livelihood equipment to Malaita Province, while scholarship certificates were presented to Solomon Islands students selected to study in Jiangsu.
Zhao said 72 Solomon Islands students are currently studying in Jiangsu and encouraged more young people to apply for future scholarships.
Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua thanked Jiangsu Province for its continued support, saying the partnership is creating new opportunities for education, agriculture and economic development.
Both leaders expressed confidence that the growing partnership will continue to deliver lasting benefits for the people of Malaita and Solomon Islands.
Photo credit: Tony Iroga
For feedback, contact: [email protected]
Editor: [email protected]
