STORY: Chinese embassy marks 74th founding anniversary of PRC in Somalia
DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:51
LOCATION: Mogadishu
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the event
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEI SHENGCHAO, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia

STORYLINE:

The Chinese Embassy in Somalia hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
   
In the capital Mogadishu, Somali government officials, representatives from various walks of life in the East African country, and delegates from foreign diplomatic missions in Somalia participated in the celebration.

Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur congratulated the Chinese government and people on the anniversary and expressed appreciation for the support China has extended to achieving peace and development in Somalia and other African countries.
   
Noting that Somalia and China enjoy a long-lasting friendship, the speaker said, "We share the pleasure with the Chinese government and people on this celebration."

Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Fei Shengchao underscored China-Somalia friendship, saying cooperation between the two countries has yielded fruitful results.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEI SHENGCHAO, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia
"Friends from all walks of life in Somalia are present at our reception. The atmosphere here is lively, which reflects the prosperous development of China-Somalia relations and China-Africa relations. We feel very pleased."

According to the ambassador, China has provided support to Somalia in various fields.

With Chinese support and scholarships, hundreds of Somalis have opportunities to go to China for training, education and exchanges.
   
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mogadishu.
(XHTV)