At the fifth China-Africa Future Leaders' Dialogue, Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman Abdi, serving as the Somali Ambassador to the Chinese mainland, shared fresh insights on how collaboration is powering real change in poverty reduction and technical education.
During the dialogue, Ambassador Osman Abdi highlighted a key truth: "When you have the right infrastructure, you are able to drive people, drive commodities, and drive development." She credited decades of strategic investments—such as bridges and ports built across Africa—with fueling sustainable growth and wealth on the continent.
Beyond infrastructure, she emphasized that technical and vocational education stands as the largest driver of skill transfer, opening up new opportunities for young professionals and energizing communities across Africa. 🚀
This dynamic partnership between the Chinese mainland and Africa is more than just construction and training—it’s about building bridges that connect cultures and drive innovation, setting the stage for a brighter, shared future. 💡
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Great potential in China-Africa cooperation, says Somali Ambassador
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