October 3rd (AMSP/CGTN) – – China has conferred the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award on 100 foreign experts working in the country in recognition of their contribution to China’s development. Professor Yoro Diallo is one of the awardees. The Malian researcher is the Executive Director of the Center for Francophone Studies, and the Director of the African Museum at the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University.
In his observation about China, Prof. Yoro Diallo told CGTN that he has learnt about how China is working in multilateralism with the world, how China is working hand in hand with Africa to build a community with a shared future, and how China is promoting the multilateralism, peace and common development of the world.
He pointed out that in China, he learned about the way of life of Chinese people, Chinese Dream, and Chinese commitment to Africa. He also learned about the simplicity and the kindness of the Chinese people, the rich culture of China, the history of China and the model Chinese governance can be for Africa.
“And I would like to be its true friend who can explain its spirit in Africa, and show to my brothers and sisters in China and in Africa what we can do together,” Professor Yoro Diallo expressed his wish.
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