In a vibrant display of diplomatic cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with an impressive delegation of African foreign ministers in Changsha, capital of the Chinese mainland's Hunan Province, during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) follow-up actions.
The delegation featured notable figures such as Therese Kayikwamba Wagner from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakary Yaou Sangare of Niger, Carlos Pinto Pereira from Guinea-Bissau, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar from Nigeria, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore from Burkina Faso, and Gedion Timothewos from Ethiopia. These leaders engaged in discussions focused on transforming resource strengths into sustainable development opportunities.
During a key exchange with Minister Wagner, Wang Yi—who is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee—emphasized the importance of executing the high-level consensus reached by the heads of state. He highlighted that the expansive Chinese market remains open, ready to help resource-rich nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo convert their natural assets into long-term growth.
Minister Wagner reaffirmed the Democratic Republic of the Congo's firm adherence to the one-China principle and its readiness to forge win-win partnerships. The country's support for major initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) underscores a shared vision for global connectivity and mutual progress.
This dynamic meeting not only marks a milestone in international diplomacy but also resonates with the energy of young professionals and tech-savvy innovators across South and Southeast Asia. In today’s fast-paced world, collaborations like these remind us that united strategies and forward-thinking policies can spark transformative growth. 🌍✨
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