In a bold move to strengthen ties with Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to assist Eritrea in its journey towards industrialization and agricultural modernization. 🌱🚀
Meeting with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Beijing during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) this week, President Xi expressed China's readiness to work hand-in-hand with Eritrea to deepen cooperation in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and more. 🤝🌐
\"China appreciates Eritrea for pursuing an independent foreign policy and safeguarding its national sovereignty and dignity,\" Xi remarked. He emphasized the importance of viewing China-Eritrea relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, aiming for common development through deepened political mutual trust and practical cooperation. 🌍❤️
Xi called for the two nations to be steadfast partners and friends, promoting mutual benefit, fairness, and justice. He highlighted the need to strengthen exchanges at all levels and to make good use of initiatives like the Belt and Road cooperation and FOCAC to enhance their collaboration. 🚧🚆
Recognizing their shared views on international and regional issues, Xi urged continued collaboration to better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries. ✊📢
President Afwerki expressed his strong support for the burgeoning relationship, noting the profound history and strong friendship between Eritrea and China. He affirmed Eritrea's firm adherence to the one-China policy and expressed hope to deepen cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and oceanography. 🌊🔋
\"Cooperation with China will continue to help African countries achieve greater development and resist colonialism and hegemony,\" Afwerki stated. 🌟✌️
During the summit, the two countries are set to sign bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as agriculture, radio, and television, signaling a new chapter in their partnership. 📜✍️
This collaboration promises exciting opportunities for both nations and sets a positive tone for future China-Africa relations. Stay tuned for more updates from the FOCAC Summit! 🔥🌟
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President Xi pledges to assist Eritrea's modernization process
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