China, Somalia ready to push bilateral ties to new highs
Source: Xinhua| 2020-11-12 12:55:33|Editor: huaxia
BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to work with Somalia to push forward bilateral relations to new highs, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
Wang made the remarks in a telephone talk with Somali Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ahmed Isse Awad on Wednesday night.
China was among the first countries to acknowledge Somalia's independence, and Somalia was the first East African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, Wang said.
China and Somalia have all along shared mutual respect and treated each other as equals, and both countries have shared mutual understanding and support on issues concerning each other's core interests, Wang said.
Noting that Somalia is a trustworthy good friend and brother of China, Wang said that Somalia is an important member of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.
China, Wang said, appreciates Somalia's adherence to the one-China principle and firmly supports Somalia's efforts to safeguard national sovereignty, dignity and territorial integrity.
He said that China is willing to take the opportunity of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders and push China-Somalia relations to new highs.
Wang noted that since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, China, despite mounting anti-pandemic difficulties domestically, has provided needy supplies to Somalia to overcome the adversity with the Somali people.
China is willing to work with Somalia to carry out the projects urgently needed in the peacebuilding of Somalia, including material aids and personnel trainings, and to explore more cooperation in areas including agriculture, fishery and health, he added.
Wang said that China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Somalia, to help the country's economic and social reconstruction.
In his part, Awad said that the two countries enjoy a profound traditional friendship, expressing gratitude to China for its valuable support and assistance to Somalia over the years.
The Somali side attaches great importance to relations with China, adheres to the one-China policy and firmly opposes "Taiwan independence", Awad said.
The Somali side is ready to work with China to continue to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders, well organize the activities marking the 60th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties and strengthen cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, culture and people-to-people exchanges, promoting a continuous development of the bilateral relations, Awad added. Enditem
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China-Africa Ties: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks 20th anniversary
13:50, 13-Nov-2020
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Beijing regards the forum as a pacesetter for cooperation, and a model for multilateralism. You Yang tells us what lies ahead for the organization.
China and African countries are seeking stronger ties as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed China and Africa's resilience in forging and adapting their own strategies for development.
WANG YI Chinese Foreign Minister "We have shown the world that with hard work, countries who are still in the process of development can build a better life for their people; and with self-reliance and exploration, China and African countries can find our own path toward prosperity that suits our national conditions."
Beijing called on the forum to be a more dynamic platform for ideas on how to address the evolving international order and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as it reiterated China's commitment to making its vaccines a global public good.
WANG YI Chinese Foreign Minister "When the development of the vaccines is completed and they are available for use, China will actively consider providing them to African countries in need to help secure an early victory against the virus."
Top diplomats who attended Thursday's reception in Beijing expressed optimism over future relations between China and Africa.
YOU YANG Beijing "The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was formally inaugurated at its first Ministerial Conference in October 2000 in Beijing. And the last one was held in the Chinese capital in 2018. Its aim is to further strengthen cooperation between China and African countries in search of common prosperity."
The forum's meeting next year is expected to be held in Senegal. Chinese officials say they're ready to work with their African counterparts to ensure the forum's success. You Yang, CGTN, Beijing.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/7763544f3451 ... index.html
China needs Somalia & Africa natural resources, Somalia is an important country with abundant natural resources & marine resources, Somalia also has the world's largest untapped iron ore reserves.
13:50, 13-Nov-2020
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Beijing regards the forum as a pacesetter for cooperation, and a model for multilateralism. You Yang tells us what lies ahead for the organization.
China and African countries are seeking stronger ties as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed China and Africa's resilience in forging and adapting their own strategies for development.
WANG YI Chinese Foreign Minister "We have shown the world that with hard work, countries who are still in the process of development can build a better life for their people; and with self-reliance and exploration, China and African countries can find our own path toward prosperity that suits our national conditions."
Beijing called on the forum to be a more dynamic platform for ideas on how to address the evolving international order and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as it reiterated China's commitment to making its vaccines a global public good.
WANG YI Chinese Foreign Minister "When the development of the vaccines is completed and they are available for use, China will actively consider providing them to African countries in need to help secure an early victory against the virus."
Top diplomats who attended Thursday's reception in Beijing expressed optimism over future relations between China and Africa.
YOU YANG Beijing "The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was formally inaugurated at its first Ministerial Conference in October 2000 in Beijing. And the last one was held in the Chinese capital in 2018. Its aim is to further strengthen cooperation between China and African countries in search of common prosperity."
The forum's meeting next year is expected to be held in Senegal. Chinese officials say they're ready to work with their African counterparts to ensure the forum's success. You Yang, CGTN, Beijing.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/7763544f3451 ... index.html
China needs Somalia & Africa natural resources, Somalia is an important country with abundant natural resources & marine resources, Somalia also has the world's largest untapped iron ore reserves.