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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
CHANGSHA, June 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held separate meetings with a number of African counterparts who arrived in China to attend the ministerial meeting of the coordinators of the implementation of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC) to be held in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province.
The African foreign ministers Wang Yi met with included Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi, Senegal’s Yassine Fall, Tanzania’s Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Namibia’s Selma Ashipala-Musawya, Botswana’s Penyo Butale and Angola’s Tete Antonio.
At the meeting with Mudavadi, Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with Kenya to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, firmly support each other, strengthen mutual trust, consolidate the political foundation of China-Kenya relations, and continuously inject strong impetus into bilateral cooperation.
Noting that the ministerial meeting is a gathering of Chinese and African countries, the Chinese Foreign Minister expressed confidence that it will certainly strengthen the unity of the countries of the Global South.
He added that China attaches great importance to Kenya’s role and influence and is willing to strengthen strategic communication and coordination to jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and the fundamental norms of international relations.
M. Mudavadi, for his part, assured that strict adherence to the one-China principle is the cornerstone of Kenya’s foreign policy, and the Kenyan side will continue to firmly stand by China. The diplomat added that Kenya expects to further deepen Kenyan-Chinese cooperation for mutual benefit and common gain.
During the meeting with Yi Fal, Wang Yi said that China is willing to continue to share new development opportunities with African countries, including Senegal, and promote the modernization of African countries.
Wang Yi added that China is willing to work with Senegal to uphold the concept of multilateralism and the fundamental norms of international relations, as well as the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, international fairness and justice.
For her part, Ya. Fall assured that Senegal firmly adheres to the one-China principle and will defend the strong friendship between the two countries, as well as between Africa and China.
Senegal hopes to strengthen high-level exchanges with China and promote quality improvement and renewal of bilateral cooperation, the diplomat said, adding that her country welcomes increased investment from China.
At the meeting with M. T. Kombo, the Chinese diplomat noted that Tanzania has become one of the countries where the results of the Beijing FCAS summit are being implemented most effectively, and the Chinese side appreciates Tanzania’s understanding and support for China’s legitimate position on issues affecting its core interests.
China hopes to work with Tanzania and Zambia to revitalize the Tanzania-Zambia railway and set a model for mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Africa, Wang said.
M. T. Kombo, for his part, thanked China for its assistance in Tanzania’s national construction and development and for providing it with a zero customs duty regime, saying that China has become one of Tanzania’s most important trade and economic partners.
The diplomat assured that Tanzania firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is firmly committed to friendship between the two countries.
During the meeting with S. Ashipala-Musavi, Wang Yi expressed China’s willingness to work with Namibia to continue the fine traditions of mutual trust, mutual support and sincere attitude towards each other, and help China-Namibia friendship to radiate new vitality in the new era.
The Chinese Foreign Minister also pointed out that the two sides need to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, promote the improvement of quality and renew mutually beneficial cooperation so that Namibia can accelerate the industrialization process and bring more benefits to its people.
S. Ashipala-Musavi, for her part, stated that Namibia looks forward to strengthening its engagement with China and expressed firm confidence that the current ministerial meeting of coordinators will yield significant results.
At the meeting with P. Butale, Wang Yi recalled that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana, pointing out that China supports Botswana in seeking an independent and self-sufficient development path.
Noting that China is willing to work with Botswana to achieve more significant results in mutually beneficial cooperation, Wang Yi noted that China intends to further open its market to Botswana and explore opportunities to expand cooperation in areas such as trade and economy, energy, manufacturing and health care.
P. Butale, for his part, assured that Botswana firmly adheres to the one-China principle and strives to deepen cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road.
At the meeting with T. Antonio, Wang Yi said that China adheres to a consistent and stable policy towards Angola, providing assistance without any political conditions.
Wang Yi said China supports Angola’s efforts to promote national development, encourages and supports Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Angola, and hopes that Angola will protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and employees in Angola.
T. Antonio, for his part, expressed gratitude to hundreds of Chinese companies for their contribution to the development of Angola and the construction of infrastructure, adding that his country is ready to strengthen multilateral cooperation with China and properly carry out its duties as the Chairman of the African Union. –0–