By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE: His Excellency Jeremy Liang, the Ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan graced the official opening of the Manzini Autism Centre on Tuesday.

The structure was constructed by the Manzini Municipality in collaboration with the Taiwanese Government.

Speaking during the event, the Taiwan Ambassador said Taiwan and Eswatini were equal partners and would continue to help each other in promoting and building sustainable and prosperous communities.

“Taiwan and Eswatini are equal partners and will continue to help each other in promoting and building sustainable and prosperous communities,” said the Ambassador when quoted by Government online platforms.

Speaking during the event, Prince Simelane, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development said the Autism Centre was one of the most needed facilities in the country adding that it would provide relief to many parents and other stakeholders, directly or indirectly affected by the issue of autism spectrum disorder. 

“By spearheading this project, the municipality has demonstrated that indeed it practices its organisational value of inclusion,”said the Minister.