Central African Republic President Touadera Thanks for Sending Computers... Gyeongbuk Education Superintendent Lim Jongshik Pays Courtesy Visit

On the morning of the 7th, President Faustin Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic visited the Gyeongbuk Office of Education and paid a courtesy call on Superintendent Lim Jong-sik.

This visit was made to express gratitude for the 540 "Warm Gyeongbuk-R Computers" sent by the Gyeongbuk Office of Education last April to support the establishment of a digital education infrastructure in elementary and secondary schools in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic President Touadera (left) is visiting the Gyeongbuk Office of Education and meeting with Gyeongbuk Superintendent of Education Lim Jongsik.

Accordingly, in September last year, the Prime Minister of the Central African Republic visited the Gyeongbuk Office of Education to discuss specific support measures, and in November of the same year, a memorandum of understanding was signed for mutual exchange and cooperation.

Although provincial and metropolitan offices of education have established educational cooperation with various countries, it is highly unusual for a head of state to personally visit an office of education, reflecting significant expectations for the support from the Gyeongbuk Office of Education.

The Central African Republic delegation toured the smart office and exhibition spaces of the Gyeongbuk Office of Education, listened to an introduction of the office and explanations about future support plans, and discussed expanding educational exchanges with Superintendent Lim Jong-sik.

President Touadera said, "I was truly moved by the warm welcome from the staff of the Gyeongbuk Office of Education," and added, "The R computers provided this time will greatly help improve the IT skills of our country's students," expressing his gratitude.

The delegation led by President Touadera visited the Gyeongbuk region immediately after attending the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul from the 4th to the 5th.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik said, "I sincerely thank President Touadera for his passion in visiting our office despite his busy schedule," and added, "We will continue to cooperate so that we can contribute to the joint growth of Korea and Africa through various educational exchanges beyond digital education."

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