Rwandan government officer: China-aided human resources training helps Rwanda in realizing national development goals

Human resources training provided by China helps "Rwanda to realize its national development goals," according to Zephanie Niyonkuru, deputy head of the Rwanda Development Board, who was speaking at a seminar held in the Rwandan capital of Kigali on Dec 4, 2019.

A seminar on human resource training program is held in Kigali on Dec 4.  [Photo/Xinhua]

The seminar was hosted by the Chinese Embassy to Rwanda. About 200 Rwandans trainees who have received the training programs in recent years were present. Six representatives shared their training experience and perspectives. 

According to Niyonkuru, Rwanda has established and is dedicated to its national development goals, which human resources training provided by China will help it realize by cultivating talents.

Zephanie Niyonkuru, Deputy CEO of the Rwanda Development Board [Photo/Xinhua] 

Commissioner Constantin Rukundo of  the National Executive Committee of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), the ruling party of Rwanda, said that the Rwandan-China cooperation has set out to "teach people how to fish", and the RPF highly appreciates the bilateral cooperation.

The Chinese human resources training programs help Rwandan people acquire many useful skills, he said, adding that the RPF draws inspiration from the Communist Party of China, which drives domestic progress.

Rao Hongwei, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda [Photo/Xinhua]

Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Rao Hongwei addressed the event. China and Rwanda have been working on enhancing cooperation on human resources training, he said. In 2019, China has provided training for about 400 locals, setting another record in this regard. China's training programs, covering such topics as state governance, political party building, agriculture, e-commerce and poverty reduction, have addressed the country's actual needs.