The Chinese Foreign Minister, who arrived yesterday on a working visit to Brazzaville, expressed the importance of ties with the African nation after a meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso.
The President received him in the audience at his residence, and they discussed the results of the Summit of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum (FOCAC 2024) and the actions for the next three years.
The fight against climate change is one of the most relevant axes for the Forum, in which the Congo will participate as co-chair from 2024.
In this regard, the Chinese Foreign Minister expressed his willingness to contribute to the green development of the African continent and in particular to help Congo preserve its forest resources.
After the meeting with Sassou-N’Guesso, Wang-Yi said China will work with African countries on clean energy projects and true green development for the continent.
In the conversation with the Congolese leader, issues such as sovereignty, security and governance were addressed, agreed to boost China-Africa relations and build a relationship between Beijing and Brazzaville to become an example for ties between the Asian nation and the continent.
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