2018年CRI China, a friend through actions: Lesotho PM

 

Ahead of the coming Beijing Forum¹ on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Thomas Thabane, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, has praised the relationship between his country and China.

The prime minister says that the friendship of the two countries is based on what has been said, and what has been done.

"China is a very large country that has always stood by Africa. China is not being a friend only by word of mouth, it is being a friend through actions, actions that push us to go from the situation of being undeveloped to the situation of being developed."

Since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Lesotho and China in 1994, the two countries have been promoting cooperation in different areas. Thabane says China has provided good lessons for other developing countries.

Taking full advantage of implementing² the outcomes of FOCAC, Lesotho has many projects, supported by China, completed or ongoing³ in the country.

"FOCAC is a successful implementing of the following projects: Butha-Buthe industrial park, Manthabiseng National Convention Centre, State Library, construction of the new Parliament building, construction of the new State House, construction of the China-Africa friendship school, soon to be constructed the Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic."

The PM also expressed his appreciation⁴ for the upcoming FOCAC Beijing Summit.

"This summit is one landmark⁵ again in the world, who want to improve itself for the sake of survival of human race."

In March, a Chinese FOCAC research delegation⁶ visited Lesotho to study China-Lesotho and China-Africa cooperation and prepare for the Beijing Summit.

Thabane will preside over the investment forum in Beijing. A number of entrepreneurs from Lesotho will be included in his delegation.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 implementing   

v.实现( implement的现在分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• -- Implementing a comprehensive drug control strategy. ――实行综合治理的禁毒战略。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
• He was in no hurry about implementing his unshakable principle. 他并不急于实行他那不可动摇的原则。 来自辞典例句

3 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

4 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

5 landmark   

n.陆标，划时代的事，地界标

参考例句：

• The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。
• The tower was once a landmark for ships.这座塔曾是船只的陆标。

6 delegation   

n.代表团；派遣

参考例句：

• The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.我们代表团的声明非常适合时宜。
• We shall inform you of the date of the delegation's arrival.我们将把代表团到达的日期通知你。