China to help improve Africa’s health care
CONGO: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday encouraged his
country's medical volunteers in Africa to make more contributions to the
improvement of local health care services.
Xi made the remarks when addressing a Chinese medical team here at
the newly-built China-Congo Friendship Hospital, which he and Congolese
President Denis Sassou-Nguesso had just inaugurated.
China's medical aid for Africa is a demanding but honorable
undertaking, said Xi, while thanking the volunteers for the outstanding
services they have provided for the local residents and the high honor
they have earned for their country.
He noted that Chinese medical teams have braved the harsh natural
conditions and other difficulties and made important contributions to
China-Africa friendship.
Hailing the noble work of these teams as an embodiment of the Chinese
national ethos, Xi encouraged them to continue to uphold the spirit of
internationalism and humanitarianism, carry on the lofty cause and help
further consolidate China's friendly ties with the Republic of the Congo
and the whole Africa.
For his part, Sassou-Nguesso lauded the selflessness and excellence
of the Chinese medical volunteers and thanked China for the benefits
they have brought to the Congolese people.
Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan, witnessed the inauguration of the hospital,
which was constructed with Chinese support.
Among other participants in the ceremony were leaders of both
chambers of the Congolese parliament, all Congolese government ministers
and more than 30 foreign diplomats.
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