By promoting language exchange programs, Ethiopia can create an environment conducive to meaningful dialogue and collaboration with other BRICS countries. It also reflects the continued efforts of Ethiopia and China to promote Chinese language learning at the higher education level, and a trend to impart Chinese language education to younger students. Apart from language instruction, the Confucius Institute also serves as a hub promoting cultural exchanges between Ethiopia and China. In the area of educational cooperation, the Confucius Institute facilities academic exchanges through Ethiopian and Chinese universities. The Confucius Institute at Addis Ababa University is a shining example of such an initiative.
