
On the occasion of the end of his
diplomatic mission in Jordan
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Receives Chinese
Ambassador to Jordan
AMMAN
- HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Global Digital (TAG.GD), has received in his office HE Mr. Chen Chuandong,
Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, during a visit to the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) located at the TAG.GD’s headquarters in
Amman.
The
visit comes as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the friendly, cultural,
and educational ties between Jordan and the People's Republic of China. The
Ambassador, whose diplomatic term in Jordan is ending in a few days, thanked
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for the significant role TAG-Confucius Institute plays in
promoting the Chinese language and culture in Jordan and the Arab region,
noting that the TAG-Confucius has become the primary destination for those
eager to learn Chinese; the leading language of business, finance, and
technology.
Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed the Ambassador, emphasizing the importance of
strengthening Jordanian Chinese ties across various sectors which is witnessing
increasing progression at all levels. He pointed out that the TAG-Confucius
serves as a bridge for cultural exchange between the two countries, contributing
to mutual understanding and academic exchange.
Moreover,
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of introducing Arab culture to
China, in the same way as TAG-Confucius
is spreading the Chinese language and culture across the Arab region. He
referred to the "Arabic Fluency Program", an initiative launched by
TAG.GD to teach and spread the Arabic language and culture around the world.
For
his part, the Chinese Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the leading
role TAG.GD plays in advancing cultural and educational exchange, praising
TAG-Confucius Institute’s efforts in teaching the Chinese language and
introducing Chinese civilization in Jordan and the region.
During
his visit, the Ambassador toured TAG-Confucius’s facilities, where he was
briefed on the educational programs and cultural activities offered.
Discussions
also included the future initiatives that aim at expanding bilateral
cooperation in areas such as digital economy and innovation.
At the end of the visit, the two sides
reiterated their keenness in advancing their close cooperation in a way that
strengthens the historical friendship between Jordan and China, with a focus on
shared goals in education, culture, and sustainable development.