At the vibrant 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This high-profile meeting underscores the solid friendship and deep mutual trust between the two nations.
President Xi highlighted the all-round pragmatic cooperation and the profound people-to-people friendship that characterize China and Equatorial Guinea's bilateral relations. He emphasized the significant progress made in various fields, including defense, security, and economic development, showcasing a partnership built on reliability and mutual benefits.
Looking ahead, China is committed to expanding practical cooperation, supporting Equatorial Guinea's diversified economic growth, and deepening ties in defense and security. President Xi assured that China will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the FOCAC summit and in fostering the sustained development of China-Africa relations.
President Obiang echoed these sentiments, celebrating the fruitful results of bilateral cooperation and the close coordination in international affairs. He expressed optimism about maintaining and enhancing multilateral cooperation with China, reaffirming Equatorial Guinea's commitment to the one-China principle and supporting China's efforts towards national reunification.
With leaders from both nations aligned in their vision, the future looks promising for the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Equatorial Guinea, paving the way for continued growth and collaboration.
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Xi hails all-round pragmatic China-Equatorial Guinea cooperation
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