Qatar has provided educational devices for schools in South Africa, on Nelson Mandela International Day.
Qatar's ambassador to South Africa Tariq Ali Faraj al-Ansari presented the devices during a ceremony attended by Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa Candith Mashego-Dlamini.
In a speech, ambassador al-Ansari expressed his pride in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, pointing out that it is not only a local national celebration for South Africa but a global celebration declared by a resolution of the UN General Assembly, and Qatar is using this occasion to alleviate poverty and suffering of needy communities.
He noted Qatar's interest in supporting education around the world to ensure generations and modern societies that coexist peacefully and are able to address the challenges of the future, noting the growth Qatar is witnessing under its wise leadership, a growth that is based on education and investment in people.
Qatar, he said, chose to support students based on its policy of supporting education and investing in minds to build better societies and based on its friendship with the Republic of South Africa.
For her part, Mashego-Dlamini expressed her gratitude for the Qatari donation, calling on everyone to learn about the achievements and milestones made by Qatar to benefit from its experience. (QNA)
