-->>Nepal's
first Confucius Institute in Kathmandu University held a grand
unveiling ceremony
(Confucius Institute in Kathmandu University,June
13)?aApproved by China National Officer for Teaching Chinese as
a Foreign Language co-established by Hebei University of Economics
and Business held a grand unveiling ceremony at the School of
Management in Kathmandu University on June,13.
Chinese ambassador Zheng Xianglin ,Minister of Education Mr. Pradip
in Nepal, the Deputy director of the Department of Education of
Hebei Pr ovince, Mr.Zhai Haihun, the President of Hebei University
of Economics and Business, Ms.Wang Ying, Vice Chancellor of the
Kathmandu University,Suresh Raj Sharma, delivered speeches respectively
at the opening ceremony.
Mr. Ambassador stressed in his speech that Confucius Institute
in Kathmandu University symbolizes the in-depth development of
the traditional Sino-Nepal friendship, the cooperative achievements
in the field of culture and education, and with joint efforts
of both sides, Confucius Institute in Kathmandu University will
definitely become the tie and bridge to enhance mutual understanding
and friendship.
Minister of Nepalese Education, Mr.Pradip Nepal, pointed out in
his speech that the mutual trust in politics and economic cooperation
enable more and more people to learn Chinese language and understand
China, which will strengthen the friendly non-governmental exchanges
between two countries.
Deputy director of the Department of Education of Hebei Province,
Mr.Zhai Haihun said that the University should not only inherit
and develop the excellent traditional national culture,but also
commits itself to the communication and exchanges between different
cultures,and promote the prosperity and development of human civilization.The
Confucius Institute is a new form for the Chinese Universities
including Hebei University of Economics and Business to promote
Chinese language and culture, to boost cultural exchanges between
China and other countries and to enhance the understanding between
different cultures.
The President of Hebei University of Economics and Business, Ms.Wang
Ying, pointed out that in the increasingly tight economic and
cultural ties between China and the world, the most direct obstacle
is not the geography ,transport and technology, but the language
and cultural barrier.She said that the Confucius Institute is
an international network of Chinese language learning center base,
an important platform for the continuous deepening of educational
cooperation and exchange between China and other countries, and
a bridge to span economic and cultural exchanges for China with
the world."We will together with Kathmandu University,through
multilevel, all-round cooperation and exchanges such as Chinese
language training, Chinese teacher training, Chinese speech contests,co-development
of teaching material and Courseware, Chinese language teaching
seminars, strive to make Confucius Institute become an advanced
Chinese teaching base in Nepal and an important channel for Sino-Nepalese
exchanges. "
Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University, Suresh Raj Sharma, said,
the Chinese government has established sister relationships with
foreign universities in many countries through the establishment
of Confucius Institute." We also hope to cooperate with Chinese
Universities in the same way
Now, we have been on the way.He said that in the age of the economic
globalization boosted by the advanced science and technology including
information technology,Universities can play a significant role
in the evolution of economic development.He appreciated the support
and encouragement of the Chinese government for Kathmandu University,and
the positive cooperation of Hebei University of Economics and
Business.
It is reported that the established Confucius Institute will become
a kernel institution for Chinese language teaching in Nepal and
for the promotion of Chinese culture.
(The latter part of the manuscript refers to the reporters from
Kathmandu branch of Xinhua News Agency, Qiao Chenyan, Zhang Jianhua)
