Afghans: China 'very developed in culture, industry and science'

A group of mainstream media journalists from Afghanistan, who recently toured East China's Zhejiang province, have expressed willingness to be the bridge between Afghanistan and China and let more Afghans know about China.

Members of the media group, composed of the Bakhtar News Agency, Tolo News, Shamshad TV and others, toured Hangzhou, Jinhua, and Yiwu among other places, catching a glimpse of the local culture, food, media enterprises and high-tech industries.

At a smart factory in Jinhua, an AGV (automated guided vehicle) logistics robot trolley, loaded with materials, operated with ease among various production units, while automated manipulators operated at high speed. In addition, photovoltaic cells were seen being transported on the conveyor belt.

Ahmad Ahmadi, editor-in-chief of Bakhtar News Agency, said: "At the moment, Afghanistan is developing coal, hydropower and solar power projects, and the development of Chinese companies has shown me the future direction of our national power industry," he said.

He added that they intend to call on the Afghan government and companies to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Jinhua, in all fields.

Uzair Baryalay, director of the Daily Division of the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture, stressed: "This is the first time I have come to China, and everything is new to me."

Chinese organizers emphasized the importance of presenting foreign media personnel the opportunity to see China and spread the voice of China.