China reopens Confucius institute in Afghan
9 April 2013 7:25 AM IST
Looking to play an active role in Afghanistan in the backdrop of US plans to withdraw its troops from the troubled nation, China on Monday reopened the Confucius Institute in Kabul University to teach Chinese language, 18 months after it was closed due to violence.
Addressing a ceremony, Xu Feihong, the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan, congratulated the Confucius Institute on its comeback to this war-hit nation, saying it marks significant progress in relations between the two nations, official media reported.
The Confucius Institute, which specialises in teaching Chinese language was launched in Kabul University in January 2008 and was halted in October 2010 due to security concerns.
Addressing a ceremony, Xu Feihong, the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan, congratulated the Confucius Institute on its comeback to this war-hit nation, saying it marks significant progress in relations between the two nations, official media reported.
The Confucius Institute, which specialises in teaching Chinese language was launched in Kabul University in January 2008 and was halted in October 2010 due to security concerns.
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