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KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – China has denied having a “hidden agenda” in a J$36 billion (US$421.5 million) development infrastructural programme being carried out by the Jamaica government.
Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, Chen Jinghua, said that Beijing’s cooperation with the Bruce Golding government on the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP) is open and transparent.
"We have always given full respect to the sovereignty and development paths of Jamaica. We have always followed the principles of mutual respect, mutual non-interference, in each others' internal affairs," Chen said at the 2010 China Harbour Engineering Conference that ends here on Friday.
"We have always been offering sincere and friendly assistance to Jamaica and never touch any political conditionality for such assistance.
"We will never follow the old path of colonialism or imperialism since we have no such policy or desire, nor is it ever in our tradition or genes to do so,” he said, adding that Beijing has always offered sincere and friendly assistance to Jamaica and never attached any political conditionality to such assistance.
"We have always given full respect to the sovereignty and development paths of Jamaica and never interfered in its internal affairs," the Chinese ambassador added.
The five-year JDIP programme is funded by a loan secured from the Export/Import Bank of China.
A government statement said that the conference, part of activities to mark Engineering Week in Jamaica, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) that will participate in the JDIP “which has been described as the country's most comprehensive road rehabilitation initiative”.
Chen said the JDIP would not only elevate the travelling comfort of Jamaicans, but would also set up a solid infrastructure foundation for the country, as it strives for economic and social development.
He noted that CHEC "has maintained a keen sense of social responsibility alongside business expansion in terms of creating the greatest value for its clients, establishing win-win cooperation, carrying out technology transfer and fulfilling both commercial and social responsibilities."
The conference is also part of the technology transfer process, as it will illustrate the most advanced technology that are commonly used in China for highway and bridge construction, as well as mountainous road designs, which may be more feasible in the rural conditions of Jamaica.
Local engineers are expected to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Chinese engineers on design and construction of roads and highways, and solidify long-term, professional relationship among the engineers, the government statement said.
Meanwhile, CHEC Latin America general manager, Tang Zhongdong, said that the knowledge sharing experience would contribute significantly to improving road conditions and subsequently, the economic development of the country.
"This will be accomplished through the provision of educational opportunities for qualified candidates as well as technical training," he added.
http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=22842
Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, Chen Jinghua, said that Beijing’s cooperation with the Bruce Golding government on the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP) is open and transparent.
"We have always given full respect to the sovereignty and development paths of Jamaica. We have always followed the principles of mutual respect, mutual non-interference, in each others' internal affairs," Chen said at the 2010 China Harbour Engineering Conference that ends here on Friday.
"We have always been offering sincere and friendly assistance to Jamaica and never touch any political conditionality for such assistance.
"We will never follow the old path of colonialism or imperialism since we have no such policy or desire, nor is it ever in our tradition or genes to do so,” he said, adding that Beijing has always offered sincere and friendly assistance to Jamaica and never attached any political conditionality to such assistance.
"We have always given full respect to the sovereignty and development paths of Jamaica and never interfered in its internal affairs," the Chinese ambassador added.
The five-year JDIP programme is funded by a loan secured from the Export/Import Bank of China.
A government statement said that the conference, part of activities to mark Engineering Week in Jamaica, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) that will participate in the JDIP “which has been described as the country's most comprehensive road rehabilitation initiative”.
Chen said the JDIP would not only elevate the travelling comfort of Jamaicans, but would also set up a solid infrastructure foundation for the country, as it strives for economic and social development.
He noted that CHEC "has maintained a keen sense of social responsibility alongside business expansion in terms of creating the greatest value for its clients, establishing win-win cooperation, carrying out technology transfer and fulfilling both commercial and social responsibilities."
The conference is also part of the technology transfer process, as it will illustrate the most advanced technology that are commonly used in China for highway and bridge construction, as well as mountainous road designs, which may be more feasible in the rural conditions of Jamaica.
Local engineers are expected to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Chinese engineers on design and construction of roads and highways, and solidify long-term, professional relationship among the engineers, the government statement said.
Meanwhile, CHEC Latin America general manager, Tang Zhongdong, said that the knowledge sharing experience would contribute significantly to improving road conditions and subsequently, the economic development of the country.
"This will be accomplished through the provision of educational opportunities for qualified candidates as well as technical training," he added.
http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=22842
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