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In a meeting that could shake up the global resource game, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Beijing on Monday. The two leaders had some big plans up their sleeves! 🤝
During the chat, Xi promised to help the DRC tap into its abundant natural resources. Think of it as unlocking a hidden treasure chest 🏴\u200d☠️ filled with potential to boost the DRC's development. Xi highlighted the \"comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership\" between the two nations and called them \"partners on the road to modernization.\" 🚀
Since last May, when China and the DRC decided to level up their partnership, they've already started making moves. \"Many of the consensuses we reached at that time have been implemented,\" Xi said. Talk about making things happen! 💪
But that's not all. Xi assured that China will continue to back the DRC in safeguarding its national sovereignty and achieving independent development. The duo plans to deepen cooperation in areas like agriculture 🌾, mineral processing ⛏️, vocational training 🎓, and more.
President Tshisekedi was all smiles too. He praised the \"strong and sincere\" friendship between the two countries, noting that their cooperation is all about equality, respect, and mutual trust. \"It's a win-win for both of us,\" he said. 🏆
He also gave a shoutout to the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), calling it \"an important opportunity\" for African nations to reach their development goals. The summit is set to be the largest diplomatic event hosted by China in recent years. Mark your calendars! 📅✨
This partnership could mean big things not just for China and the DRC, but for global markets and international relations. Stay tuned, folks! 📢
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Xi Jinping vows to assist DRC in realizing natural resource potential
cgtn.com
