China-Botswana relations continue to blossom

ChChinese Ambassador to Botswana Dr. Zhao Yanbo(left) and Chairman of the House of Chiefs Hon. Puso Gaborone.PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI
ChChinese Ambassador to Botswana Dr. Zhao Yanbo(left) and Chairman of the House of Chiefs Hon. Puso Gaborone.PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI

Despite a sluggish world economy, China’s financial resource is still one of the largest contributing 30% growth to global wealth.

Speaking at the reception for the 2017 Lunar New Year, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Zhao Yanbo indicated that the year 2016 saw a fruitful development between the two countries.

“Last month, I signed an agreement with the Botswana government, by which China will provide P125 million to construct a school in Kazungula.  This is the third school to be helped by China for Botswana and the fourth one would soon be concluded through another agreement this year,” he said.

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