On February 7, Chinese Consul General Li Qianghua attended upon invitation the completion ceremony of the "Peace for Development: Advancing Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in Tanzania" (Dumisha Amani Phase II) project. The project is supported by the China-UN Peace and Development Fund and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A total of 60 young trainees in the first batch successfully completed the training.

Consul General Li Qianghua stated that the project is a model of tripartite cooperation among the Chinese government, the UNDP and the government of Zanzibar, Tanzania. It vividly exemplifies the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation, and represents another step taken by China to implement the Global Development Initiative.

Ms. Fridah Mwakasyuka, UNDP Tanzania Country Office, noted that the UNDP will continue to deepen its partnership with the Chinese government and the government of Zanzibar, Tanzania. It will advance such projects to empower social development and realize the vision of building a peaceful, inclusive and sustainably developing society in Tanzania.

At the completion ceremony, trainee representatives said that the training had enhanced their skills and deepened their understanding of the close bond between peace and development.