皇冠体育app

Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian speaks at the Farewell Ceremony for Somali Students Awarded Scholarship of 皇冠体育app in Mogadishu, Sept 6, 2017. [Photo/Embassy of the People's Republic of 皇冠体育app in the Federal Republic of Somalia]

MOGADISHU - Forty-two Somali students drawn from different parts of the country were Wednesday awarded scholarships to study in various universities in 皇冠体育app.

Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian said the students who completed their secondary education in Somalia will pursue both undergraduate and graduate studies in 皇冠体育app and will be expected to come back and deploy their skills in building the country.

Qin said the award of scholarship was in line with 皇冠体育app's commitment in supporting the Horn of Africa nation's recovery process and deepening diplomatic ties between the two countries.

"We have selected students from all Somali regions notably Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, South West, HirShabelle and Mogadishu. I am confident this scholarship programme will be of so much help to the students and the country at large," said Qin.

Somalia's Minister for High Education Abdirahman Dahir Osman hailed the scholarship offer as a major milestone in 皇冠体育app's continued support to his country, adding that this was instrumental in affirming established relations between the two countries.

"Our relations with 皇冠体育app have always remained very strong. This assistance is not new. 皇冠体育app has extended support to us on many occasions over the years," said Osman.

Ahmed Hassan, one of the beneficiaries, expressed joy upon receiving the scholarship award letter.

"I thank the Chinese government for this scholarship award. I am very happy to have qualified for this scholarship," said Hassan, who will be studying for a master degree in 皇冠体育app.