South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are taking steps to boost their countries' partnership. 🤝 The two leaders met on Thursday at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, where they committed to enhancing cooperation in various areas.
During their conversation, Ramaphosa extended heartfelt thanks to China for its unwavering support during South Africa's fight for independence and its crucial role in the country’s development journey. 🇿🇦🇨🇳 He emphasized that South Africa values the strong mutual trust between the nations and regards China as a reliable friend. Ramaphosa assured that South Africa will continue to uphold the one-China policy.
Ramaphosa also pledged to deepen practical cooperation with China and advance the all-round strategic partnership between the two nations. On his end, Wang Yi highlighted the long-standing mutual understanding and support that defines China-South Africa relations. He noted that despite the complex global landscape, China remains focused on its strategic goals and is committed to collaborating with South Africa to promote global modernization.
Wang expressed appreciation for South Africa’s commitment to the one-China principle and reiterated China’s role as a trustworthy partner, ready to assist South Africa in its development and revitalization efforts. 🌍
Both countries are key players in the Global South. Wang stated that China supports South Africa’s leadership in the G20, emphasizing the importance of placing development at the center of the global agenda and strengthening the voice of developing nations. He called for unity among G20 members to drive global growth and enhance the well-being of people worldwide.
This meeting marks another step in the strong and growing relationship between South Africa and China, highlighting their shared goals and collaborative spirit in addressing global challenges.
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Ramaphosa, Wang Yi pledge to strengthen China-South Africa ties
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