STORY: China, Zimbabwe cooperation enhances human resources development
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024
DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024
LENGTH: 00:03:21
LOCATION: Harare
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of government officials and delegates
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare
3. various of government officials and delegates
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare
5. various of government officials and delegates
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe
7. various of government officials and delegates
8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KUDAKWASHE MACHAKO, Zimbabwe's Director of Provincial Coordination for Midlands Province in the Office of the President and Cabinet
9. various of government officials and delegates

STORYLINE:

Zimbabwean officials on Monday said cooperation between China and Zimbabwe in skills capacity has enhanced human resources development in the Southern African country.

They made the remarks while attending a reception held at the Chinese Embassy in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare
"The impact of this cooperation has been profound, fostering the development of outstanding officials and professionals who have gone on to contribute significantly to the economic and social advancement of their home countries. I would like to commend China's human resources development cooperation for its broad and inclusive approach, encompassing a vast array of sectors spanning from traditional fields such as agriculture and forestry to cutting-edge domains like 5G communications, satellite navigation, and artificial intelligence."

In addition, she said the diversified range of training models offered by China, including degree programs, online courses, and tailored training, reflects a deep understanding of the diverse needs and contexts of partner countries like Zimbabwe.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare
"This multifaceted approach ensures that participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to the development priorities and challenges of Zimbabwe."

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe
"Over the past seven decades, China has unreservedly shared its technologies, management expertise, development theories, and practices with our global partners and friends. What is equally important is that, through these training programs, the people-to-people exchanges between our two great countries have been strengthened, and the traditional friendship between us has been further consolidated."

SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KUDAKWASHE MACHAKO, Director of Provincial Coordination for Midlands Province in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Zimbabwe
"Guided and motivated by both historical legacies and strategic policy pronouncement by our two countries, the scholarship program provided the vital platform for personal career development, improved performance and inculcation of confidence and the right attitude and character towards national development."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harare.
(XHTV)