塞舌尔副总统阿菲夫：感谢中国送来的这份礼物！

The China-aided project of the Seychelles Broadcasting and Television Center was officially handed over to Seychelles on Tuesday in Victoria, the capital of the Indian Ocean island country.

3月18日，中国援塞舌尔广电中心项目移交仪式在塞舌尔首都维多利亚举行。

Photo provided by Hunan No. 6 Engineering Co., Ltd.

Constructed by Hunan No. 6 Engineering Co., Ltd., the project commenced in 2018, spanning approximately 5,600 square meters. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art broadcasting and television technical rooms, office spaces, and modern broadcasting system equipment.

中国援塞舌尔广电中心项目由湖南省第六工程有限公司承建，于2018年开工建设，建筑面积约5600平方米。该项目配备了最先进的广播电视技术用房、办公用房及相关广电系统设备。

Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles Lin Nan said the China-Seychelles relationship serves as a model of sincere friendship, equality, mutual support, and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.

中国驻塞舌尔大使林楠在交接仪式上致辞表示，中塞关系是大小国家真诚友好、平等相处、守望相助、互利共赢的典范。

She noted that the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Beijing saw the two heads of state jointly elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, outlining a roadmap for future cooperation.

她指出，2024年在北京举行的中非合作论坛峰会期间，两国元首共同将双边关系提升到战略关系层面，为未来合作勾勒了路线蓝图。

Lin emphasized the crucial role of the broadcasting industry in modern society, not only as a key channel for information dissemination but also as a driving force for cultural preservation, social services, and national progress. She said the official handover of the project marks a new milestone in China-Seychelles cultural exchanges and cooperation.

林楠强调，电视产业在现代社会中发挥着至关重要的作用，不仅是信息传播的重要渠道，也是文化传承、社会服务和推动社会进步的重要动力。塞舌尔广电中心项目的正式交接标志着中国与塞舌尔在文化交流与合作领域迈上新台阶。

For his part, Vice President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif expressed gratitude to China for the project, calling it a testament to the strong friendship between the two countries. "Thank you very much to China for this gift. It is an indication of the strength of the Seychelles-China relationship," he said.

塞副总统艾哈迈德·阿菲夫（Ahmed Afif）对中国援建该项目表示感谢，称其为两国深厚友谊的见证。“非常感谢中国送来的这份礼物。这表明了塞中关系的紧密稳固。” 他说。

Afif also voiced confidence that the center will invigorate Seychelles' media industry, fostering growth and ultimately benefiting the entire country. "Seychelles looks forward to this wonderful collaboration between Seychelles and China," he added.

阿菲夫还表示，相信该中心将为塞舌尔的媒体行业注入活力，推动行业发展，最终惠及全国。“塞舌尔期待着与中国展开这一美妙合作。” 阿菲夫补充道。