In the second day of visit to the People’s Republic of China the Head of Tajik State Emomali Rahmon visited Xiamen University of Fujian province and met with its professors and students.
The University’s Rector Zhu Chongshi in his opening speech declared that according to the decision of the Academic Senate the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has been granted with the title of honorary professor of Xiamen University for great services in strengthening and enhancing friendly relations and fruitful cooperation with People’s Republic of China, including in the spheres of science and education.
The Tajik President Emomali Rahmon during his speech expressed gratitude to the faculty of the University for such high appreciation and voiced confidence that scientific and educational bonds linking the two countries will further grow.
With reference to a great number of Tajik students in different educational institutions of the People’s Republic of China, it was expressed hope that further their number in this authoritative university will increase. As it was noted, only one Tajik student is currently studying here.
The Rector of University Zhu Chongshi stated that he will take measures to increase quotas for Tajik students.
The meeting ended with demonstration of a cultural programme of the University’s students.