China and Tanzania are leveling up their friendship! 🇨🇳🤝🇹🇿
On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Beijing during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. The two leaders are celebrating a 60-year friendship and are ready to take their partnership to the next level! 🎊
\"Let's make our relationship a model for China-Africa ties and Global South cooperation,\" President Xi declared. He highlighted how both nations respect and trust each other, working hand in hand towards modernization and national revitalization. 🚀🌐
They chatted about sharing experiences in governance, boosting political trust, and diving deeper into practical cooperation. Exciting projects are on the horizon, like revamping the historic Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) and enhancing East Africa's rail and sea transport network. 🚂🚢
Back in March, Chinese and African scholars shared the Dar es Salaam Consensus, showing a united vision for Global South development. Xi pointed out that China-Tanzania relations are right on track with this positive trend. 🌟
President Hassan was all smiles, believing that the summit will supercharge Africa's industrialization and agricultural modernization. \"China is Tanzania's trustworthy and indispensable partner,\" she said. She’s keen to expand cooperation and push forward Belt and Road initiatives to bring tangible benefits to the people. 🌾🏗️
Big things are coming! During the summit, China and Tanzania will ink several cooperation deals in areas like connectivity and agricultural trade. It's a win-win that's sure to spark even more growth and opportunity! 🎉🤩
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Xi calls for building China-Tanzania ties into model for cooperation
cgtn.com
