President reaffirms aid for PNG school

China will continue to provide necessary support and assistance for the development of Butuka Academy, a school project that has received Chinese aid in Papua New Guinea.

President Xi Jinping made the remark in a letter of reply to the academy in the Pacific island country, which he visited in November 2018, according to a news release published on July 6.

Xi recalled his attendance at the opening ceremony of the academy and gave credit to its achievements, saying that he was glad to learn that the academy has recently overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed classes.

In its letter to Xi, the Butuka Academy expressed sincere gratitude for his concern over the academy’s development, and spoke highly of China’s contribution to promote international cooperation in the global fight against COVID-19.