Tefera said the Chinese volunteers stay in Ethiopia is believed to bring the relation of the two nations to a higher stage.

Speaking at a farewell ceremony held at the Ministry of Capacity building on Monday, Tefera said the activity of the Chinese volunteers in Ethiopia is a demonstration of China’s commitment to bolster its relation with Ethiopia.

The Volunteers’ stay in Ethiopia has contributed a lot to strengthen people to people relation of the two countries, particularly relations between Ethiopian and Chinese youth.

Handing over Certificates and awards to the Chinese volunteers, the Minister thanked and requested the volunteers to play role in strengthening relations between the two countries through encouraging other compatriots to come to Ethiopia for the same cause.

Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Lin Lin for his part said the objective of the volunteer’s program was opening a new chapter in the relations of the two countries.

Since 2005 more than 60 Chinese volunteers have provided service in Ethiopia in various fields, he added.

Lin on the occasion expressed his belief that the relation of the two countries would be further enhanced over the coming few years.

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