China and 14 East African countries have pledged to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation during a high-level meeting in Beijing, signaling a major step toward regional stability and shared prosperity. 🔒 The first-ever China-East Africa Ministerial Dialogue on Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation brought together officials like Chinese State Councilor Wang Xiaohong and Burundi’s Interior Minister Martin Niteretse to address emerging challenges in cross-border crime and public safety.
Wang emphasized China’s commitment to advancing the Global Security Initiative—a framework designed to foster trust and collaboration among nations. 🌏 'China-Africa relations have evolved into an all-weather community with a shared future,' he stated, highlighting plans to boost capacity-building programs and create a 'new model' of security partnerships under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) echoed support, with DRC Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani promising to safeguard Chinese businesses and personnel in the region. 🤝 Niteretse also reaffirmed Burundi’s backing of China’s core interests, including adherence to the one-China principle.
This collaboration marks a strategic shift toward addressing complex challenges like cybercrime and terrorism while strengthening economic ties. 💼 Analysts say it could reshape security dynamics in East Africa, offering a blueprint for South-South cooperation in a digitally connected world.
