Navy Chief of Staff of the Republic of Angola visited SMU
2010-09-09
On September 8, Admiral Augusto Da Silva Cunha Gugu , Chief of National Navy of the Republic of Angola visited SMU. SMU Vice President Jin Yongxing warmly received the guests.
First all, Vice President Jin Yongxing made a welcoming speech to distinguished guest. Then he reviewed the history of Chinese ancient navigations to Africa, and pointed out that China and Africa have had a good friendship from generation to generation. He also briefed out the cooperation between SMU and maritime universities of some African countries in recent years.
Mr. Augusto, extended his gratitude to SMU for its warm hospitality. He said, as Angola's reliable friend and partner, China played an important and constructive role in promoting the development of Angola. He hoped to take this opportunity to establish cooperative relations between SMU and relevant academic agencies inAngola.
After the meeting, accompanied by Shi Chaojian, Dean of Merchant Marine College, the guests visited Maritime Simulation Center and gymnasium.
