On 10th May, 2016, H.E. Ambassador Wang Fukang was invited to attend the celebration of the Children's Day at Billabong International School.
Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, Chairman of the school board, welcomed Ambassador Wang's visit and expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Wang as well as the Chinese Embassy for the lasting support for the school's development and Chinese language classes. Mr. Rasheed also highlighted that with the help of the Embassy, the school's educational tour to China is a full success, which broadened the vision of participants and increased their understanding of China.
In his remarks, Ambassador Wang sent his best wishes to the faculty and students. Ambassador stated that students are the future of the nation as well as the China-Maldives relationship. It is his sincere hope that each student could seize the day and study hard to become a valuable person for the country and a successor and contributor of bilateral relationship. Ambassador Wang continued to say that both Heads of States exchanged visits in 2014 and promoted bilateral relationship into its best time. The construction of mega infrastructure projects aided by China goes on smoothly and the number of incoming Chinese tourists continues to grow, which brings forward business opportunities and jobs. In view of that, to learn Chinese will improve the competitiveness of individuals to seize the opportunities yielded by the development of China-Maldives relationship. The school board has demonstrated foresight and vision by being the first school to open the Chinese language course and introduce Chinese volunteer teachers. The Chinese Embassy will continue to support the school's Chinese language teaching as always.
During his visit, Ambassador Wang donated some Chinese learning text books to the school.
