Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held high-level talks with Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk in Beijing on Wednesday, as both leaders gathered for the 10th China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. The meeting underscored deepening collaboration between China and African nations, blending diplomacy with developmental goals.
Wang emphasized China’s commitment to supporting Mauritania’s \"independent development path\" while opposing external interference—a nod to global power dynamics. He pledged continued assistance for Mauritania’s socio-economic growth, calling it a priority for \"expanding China-Arab solidarity.\"
Merzouk reaffirmed Mauritania’s adherence to the one-China principle, a cornerstone of cross-strait policy, and committed to advancing \"a shared future for humanity\" through strengthened Arab-China and Africa-China partnerships. The talks align with Beijing’s broader strategy to boost Global South alliances.
For young professionals and policy watchers, this meeting signals China’s growing role in shaping Afro-Eurasian partnerships—a trend reshaping everything from trade routes to climate initiatives.
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