African Union and China agree to forge cooperation in several areas

Addis Ababa, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) and China signed a memorandum of understanding so as to strengthen collaboration developed so far and forge cooperation in peace, health, and food security.

January 12, 2023
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AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang signed the declarations of willingness in Addis Ababa to join forces and resources in programs with those objectives.

During a meeting, Faki Mahamat and Gang assessed the state of the bilateral ties and strengthened ways to enhance multifaceted partnership between Africa and China, the regional body and the Ethiopian Government Communication Service reported.

On Wednesday, the two officials also inaugurated the new headquarters of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the first phase of which was completed.

According to reports, the remaining works are scheduled to be completed soon.

Gang arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on a working tour that includes visits to Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt.

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