The first Harare Africa Forum was held on the 8th in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare. More than 120 officials, scholars, and young students from China and Zimbabwe engaged in extensive exchanges on topics such as mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations and rural development cooperation. On July 8th, at the first Harare Africa Forum held in the capital of Zimbabwe, Tsinghua University's overseas practice course research team showcased Chinese calligraphy among young students. In her speech, Monica Mutswangwa, Minister of Women's Affairs, Community and Small and Medium sized Enterprise Development of Tianjin, stated that China has always attached great importance to exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, and that this forum provides opportunities for cooperation between Tianjin and China in cultural exchanges and rural revitalization. "We are very grateful to the forum for providing an interactive platform for communication, which is of great benefit to Zimbabwe's development." Mutswangwa said that the majority of Zimbabwe's population lives in rural areas, so achieving sustainable development in rural areas is crucial for improving people's living standards. China's experience in this field is worth learning from for Zimbabwe. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding said that this forum, with the theme of mutual learning of civilizations and rural development cooperation, will be held before the summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation, which is in line with the needs of the current development of China Africa China Zimbabwe relations. China is willing to strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual learning with the Tianjin side, share successful experiences in rural revitalization, and contribute to the development and prosperity of Tianjin. "China and Zimbabwe are both ancient civilizations with a long history and attach great importance to their own traditions and unique cultural heritage. We believe that we can draw wisdom and strength from our own culture and traditions to meet challenges." Zhou Ding said. Professor Zhao Yuezhi from the School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University called on "global southern" countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and learning, and work together in the field of rural development at the forum. The first Harare Africa Forum was hosted by the China Tianjin Exchange Center and the Heyang Rural Research Institute. During this period, young students from the Tsinghua University Overseas Practice Course Research Team also engaged in cultural exchanges with local artists. (New Society)?? On July 8th, Monica Mutswangwa, Minister of Women's Affairs, Community and Small and Medium Enterprise Development of Zimbabwe, delivered a speech at the first Harare Africa Forum held in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare. Xinhua News Agency (photographed by Tafala Mugala)?? On July 8th, at the first Harare Africa Forum held in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare, guests from China and Zimbabwe conducted discussions. Xinhua News Agency (photographed by Tafala Mugala)