On Oct. 27, 2024, H.E. Fan Yong, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, attended the Handover Ceremony of China-aided Ramaeba Primary School Project. H.E. President Masisi, His Honourable Vice President Tsogwane, several ministers and senior officials from government, and local community, about 500 people attended.
Ambassador Fan said that Ramaeba Primary School is the fourth school aided by China in Botswana, which is one of the series of livelihood projects of the Chinese government to actively implement the follow-ups of the FOCAC. It will greatly improve the local schooling conditions. China stands ready to work with Botswana to actively implement the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the FOCAC and the Global Development Initiative, establish dialogue partners for the Global Civilization Initiative, and jointly promote high-quality "the Belt and Road" cooperation, to jointly advance the construction of modernization.
President Masisi and Vice President Tsogwane spoke highly of the project and said that it will help solve the problem of difficult access to schools in the area, provide a conducive learning environment to students, and facilitate the early realization of Botswana's Vision 2036. The friendly bilateral relations between China and Botswana have brought tangible benefits to the people of the country. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation to boost the development of Botswana in various fields.