Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his visit to Africa after meeting a slew of leaders of Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to 18.
Continuing the fine tradition of the Chinese foreign minister’s first overseas trip to the African continent every year for 34 years, Wang hailed the firm mutual trust and deep friendship between China and the four African countries, pledged to enhance practical cooperation, and agreed to strengthen communication and coordination with all parties, aiming to build a closer partnership that benefits all.
In today’s volatile world, Africa faces new challenges to its peaceful development and needs China’s support and Africa-China cooperation more than ever, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe told Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during their talks on Wednesday.