On August 27, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda H.E. WANG Xuekun published a signed article in Rwanda mainstream mediaentitled "Deepened Political Trust Leads Comprehensive Cooperation Between China and Africa".
The article pointed out that the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)is around the corner. Leaders from China and Africa will celebrate and make planning for China-Africa friendly cooperation, and draw a blueprint for common development and common prosperity, and start a new chapter in the construction of a China-Africa community with a shared future.
The article stated that due to our similar experiences in recent history and common mission and pursuit for peace, development and security, China and Africa are natural friends and have been closely linked. China has always been a firm supporter and partner of Africa on its path to modernization. China’s three initiatives in supporting Africa's industrialization, agricultural modernization, and talent training, demonstrate China’s sincerity in supporting Africa’s development with concrete actions. By practice of exploring modernization, China and Africa is promoting the great historic cause of win-win cooperation, harmonious coexistence, and common prosperity of civilizations.
Since its birth in 2000, FOCAC has focused on achieving common prosperity and sustainable development for the people of China and Africa. The cooperation in economic and trade fields under the umbrella of FOCAC has achieved fruitful results. China-Africa trade registers records time and again. China-Africa investment steadily increases. The cooperation in infrastructure is achieving remarkable results. The cooperation in emerging sectors is gaining good momentum.
The FOCAC Beijing Summit 2024 will promote fruitful cooperation in all fields between China and Rwanda. The Summit will also present a great opportunity for further development of China-Rwanda relations. Given the shared political will of both sides, the Summit will definitely usher China-Rwandarelations to a new level.
