On August 5, Ambassador GAO Wenqi, along with Ms. Lieke van de Wiel, UNICEF Country Representative to Rwanda, visited Gicumbi DistrictEarly Childhood Development(ECD) Center, Northern Province. They were warmly received by Mayor NZABONIMPA Emmanuel and local community, and briefed on how the project has helped local children. The field trip also featured lively interactions with the kids.

Ambassador GAO noted that ECD project jointly implemented by China, the United Nations and Rwanda, has made steady progress and achieved positive results, making an important contribution to improving the well-being of children in Rwanda.China will uphold multilateralism, pursue mutually beneficial cooperation, and continue to work closely with relevant United Nations agencies and Rwandan Government, to promote sustainable economic and social development.

Mayor NZABONIMPA gave a detailed briefing on the project.

Ms. Lieke van de Wiel expressed appreciation for China’s long-termand generous support to UNICEF’s work and looked forward to further strengthening tripartite cooperation with China and Rwanda.

After the field trip, Ambassador GAO was interviewed by Right Venture Creative.