By Vision Reporter and Agencies

The first batch of 15 Chinese youth volunteers have arrived in Uganda in another move to boost cooperation between China and Uganda, reports China's Xinhua news agency.

Speaking at a welcoming ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy here late Friday, Zhao Yali, the Chinese ambassador to the East African country said the volunteers will lay a foundation which will strengthen the existing relationship between the two countries.

"This is the first 15 Chinese youth volunteers to Uganda, I firmly believe through their hard work, there will be more understanding among our people which will lay down a good foundation for the comprehensive cooperation between China and Uganda in the future," he told the audience which among others included senior Ugandan government officials.

He said sending volunteers to Africa is one of the measure by the Chinese government and people to further strengthen the cooperation with African governments and people.