The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2024 summit opened in Beijing this week, drawing global attention to deepening partnerships. In an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Tian Wei, UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the collaboration as a ‘golden model of South-South cooperation’ that accelerates Africa’s development goals.
‘This partnership bridges critical gaps – from infrastructure to education – empowering African nations to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),’
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Spotlight on SDGs
Guterres highlighted how China’s investments in African healthcare, digital infrastructure, and green energy align with global youth priorities like climate action and equitable growth. With 60% of Africa’s population under 25, this partnership could redefine 21st-century diplomacy.
