Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has declared China's readiness to join hands with Africa in building an \"all-weather\" China-Africa community for a shared future in the new era. Speaking on Thursday during a joint press conference with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Wang emphasized China's commitment to working with Africa to ensure the Global Security Initiative takes root on the continent. 🌟
\"China is willing to work with Africa to build a peaceful and secure path to modernization,\" Wang stated. He highlighted that Africans are the true masters of their continent and have the wisdom and ability to solve their own problems. \"We'll firmly support Africans in seeking African solutions to African problems,\" he added.
Wang Yi noted that China and Nigeria should continue to support each other on issues related to their core concerns, maintaining their bond as \"good brothers\" of mutual trust. This collaboration aims to inject momentum and confidence into the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation and Africa's modernization. 🚀
Three Major Achievements 🎯
Under the strategic guidance of their leaders, China and Nigeria have achieved three outstanding accomplishments in their relationship, according to Wang:
- New Leap in Positioning: The two heads of state have jointly upgraded China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. 🤝
- Solidarity and Collaboration Platform: The successful convening of the first plenary session of the China-Nigeria Intergovernmental Committee has boosted coordinated progress in cooperation. 💡
- Enhanced International Cooperation: Both nations closely coordinate on international and regional affairs, promoting the collective rise and revitalization of the Global South. 🌍
Over the past 50 years since establishing diplomatic ties, China and Nigeria have deepened their friendly and pragmatic cooperation based on mutual respect and equality. Wang described this relationship as a successful example of South-South cooperation and a benchmark for China-Africa collaboration. 🇨🇳🇳🇬
He emphasized the need to maintain the \"strategic nature\" of their relations, highlighting the importance of leadership from both countries. Additionally, Wang called for both nations to:
- Highlight the Exemplary Nature: Continue to \"take the lead\" in their cooperative efforts. 🏆
- Leverage Complementary Strengths: Align their respective strengths and explore new cooperation areas like clean energy, green minerals finance, and more. 🌱
- Expand Comprehensive Relations: Promote coordinated development across sectors including trade, agriculture, culture, defense, science and technology, space exploration, and others. 🚀
Wang expressed confidence that, through joint efforts, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Nigeria will shine even brighter in the future. ✨
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Wang Yi: China ready to build all-weather China-Africa community
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