China Welcomes Ethiopia’s BRICS Membership, Vows Closer Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Ethiopia’s growing influence during a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, calling the African nation “a key player in the Global South.” The talks highlighted Ethiopia’s recent entry into BRICS – a major win for Africa’s voice in multilateral forums.
A Partnership for Progress
“China stands ready to share modernization opportunities with African brothers and sisters,” Wang said, emphasizing Beijing’s commitment to supporting self-driven development across the continent. The diplomat stressed that China-Africa cooperation avoids ‘selfish motives’ or ‘geopolitical games’ – a subtle nod to Western rivals.
Shared Visions for the Future
Ethiopian FM Gedion Timothewos applauded China’s development model as “a blueprint for the Global South,” thanking Beijing for infrastructure support through the Belt and Road Initiative. Both nations pledged to tackle rising protectionism through BRICS solidarity, with Ethiopia calling Chinese assistance ‘invaluable’ for regional stability.
🌐 Fun fact: Ethiopia became BRICS’ first new African member since South Africa joined in 2010!
