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Burkinabe alumni of Chinese universities form new association to boost national development and Sino-Burkinabe cooperation
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Burkinabe students trained in China have officially launched the Association of Burkinabe Alumni of China, aiming to unite members and actively contribute to national development and strengthen cooperation between Burkina Faso and China. The launch ceremony took place at Aube Nouvelle University on April 24, 2026, coinciding with the celebration of International Chinese Language Day. The event gathered diplomats, academics, and many former Burkinabe students who studied in China. Through this association, the alumni intend to pool their skills, share experiences, and act as a force for proposals in various key sectors. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Burkina Faso, Deyong Zhao, welcomed the initiative, highlighting the joint celebration as a strong symbol of cultural rapprochement. He emphasized that promoting the Chinese language is a strategic lever for cooperation, encouraging more alumni to integrate into the language and improve their understanding of Chinese culture. Ambassador Zhao also noted the opportunities learning Chinese opens for Burkinabe youth, calling it a tool for global openness and a language of the future. The Chinese embassy plans to play an active role, supporting young Burkinabe interested in learning Chinese and strengthening bilateral relations through initiatives like the "Sino-African year for human and cultural exchanges." Oumar Dicko, president of the association, expressed gratitude to the Chi
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