China's Aid to the Construction Project in Kabul, Afghanistan

The groundbreaking ceremony for China-aided comprehensive teaching building and auditorium project of Kabul University in Afghanistan was recently held in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Abdullah, the Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Farida Momand Roshan, Minister of Higher Education, Yao Jing, Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan and other personnel attended the ceremony.

Abdullah expressed gratitude to the Chinese government and people on behalf of the Afghan government and people, and praised China's contribution and cooperation in Afghanistan's education sector. He said that the Afghan government welcomes China to build these two key building facilities at Kabul University, Afghanistan's institution of higher learning.

Yao Jing stated that China and Afghanistan are close and friendly neighboring countries, and our friendship has lasted for thousands of years. The two peoples should continue to carry forward this friendly bond. This project was jointly determined by the top leaders of the two countries and bears far-reaching significance. China hopes that through this project, it can demonstrate the high quality of Chinese manufacturing and the efficiency of Chinese construction, and help Kabul University, Afghanistan's institution of higher learning, move towards becoming an outstanding university in the world. China promises that it will continue to deliver this project well as always, and provide more support for the development of higher education in Afghanistan.

This project is contracted by China Nineteenth Metallurgical Group Co., Ltd., covering a land area of about 2.1 hectares, with a total construction area of 14,100 square meters. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Upon completion, it will become the largest building complex and an important landmark building of Kabul University.