Mr. Selassie Beckley, Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity, paid a visit to Sichuan University after attending Beijing Summit 2018 of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and gave a special speech to the faculties and students on September 7. President Li Yanrong, as well as Vice President Yan Shijing and relevant professors, met with the guests.

On behalf of SCU, Li Yanrong welcome the visit of Mr. Selassie Beckley and briefly introduced SCU. Li said. “The visit of Minister Selassie Beckley will hopefully further promote the exchanges on science, technology and education between Sichuan University and Ethiopia, deepen the talent cooperation in water conservancy, hydropower, electric power, economic management and other fields, jointly contributing to the sound development of friendly relations between both countries.”

Selassie Beckley expressed his gratitude to SCU's warm reception. He said that China is a comprehensive strategic partner of Ethiopia and their relationship dates back to a long time. “Ethiopia is making great efforts to improve the development capacity and quality of scientific research and higher education. It is looking forward to further deepening exchanges and cooperation with Sichuan University. It is believed that the cooperation with Sichuan University will benefit Ethiopia a lot.”

After the meeting, Selassie Beckley delivered a lecture on the current situation and prospects of water conservancy and hydropower in Ethiopia.