Hey there! 🌍 Ever wondered what's cooking between China and Africa? Well, big things are happening! China and the African Union (AU) just pledged to deepen their strategic cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) framework. 🤝
At a vibrant seminar in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's buzzing capital, Chinese and AU officials chatted about building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future. Sounds fancy, right? But it's all about making life better for people both in China and across Africa.
Hu Changchun, the head of the Chinese mission to the AU, threw some light on this. He emphasized that China and Africa should team up to promote well-being, support each other, and stand up for international fairness and justice. \"We're in this together!\" he seemed to say.
They also talked about the Beijing Declaration adopted in September, which is like their roadmap for the future. It's all geared towards development, peace, and making the global order fairer. Hu even mentioned boosting Africa's voice in the United Nations! 🗣️
On the AU side, Khalid Boudali, the big boss of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council, highlighted how China's partnership offers a chance to empower Africa's people and institutions. He believes that China's support is key to tackling poverty, boosting cultural exchanges, and ensuring food security. 🌾
He also looks forward to China's help in silencing the guns in Africa in the coming years. Peace is the ultimate goal! ✌️
The seminar wasn't just talk. Experts from both sides shared ideas on how to boost cooperation in areas like national governance, industrialization, peace and security, and agricultural modernization. It's all about working together for a brighter future!
Pretty exciting stuff, huh? Let's keep an eye on how this collaboration unfolds! 👀
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China, AU pledge to deepen strategic cooperation under FOCAC framework
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