A Namibian official has lauded China's support in the advancement of educational infrastructure within the country, expressing a strong desire to further deepen bilateral ties in the educational sector.
In an interview with Xinhua, Sanet Steenkamp, executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, highlighted the significant impact of the Chinese government's assistance in the construction of four rural schools in the northern region. She said this support is expected to positively affect local communities by reducing school dropouts and improving the quality of education in remote rural areas.
Namibia and China have fostered a longstanding collaboration in the field of education. Since 1994, a total of 389 Namibian students and scholars have been recipients of Chinese government scholarships. The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia has trained over 7,000 Chinese language learners since it was established in 2013.
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