One is the largest developing country in the world, and the other is the continent with the largest concentration of developing countries — — China and Africa, separated by oceans, are soul mates.
From September 4th to 6th, 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit will be held in Beijing. The theme of this summit is "Work together to promote modernization and build a high-level community of destiny between China and Africa". The Supreme Leader of president will attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit on September 5th and deliver a keynote speech. During the summit, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader will also hold a welcome banquet and related bilateral activities for invited leaders of non-party members of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and representatives of relevant African regional organizations and international organizations.
This is the second gathering of Chinese and African leaders in China after the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2018. The new and old friends of the China-Africa friendship family will share their friendship, discuss cooperation and talk about the future, which will open up a new realm for the development of China-Africa relations and write a new chapter in the construction of a community of destiny between China and Africa.
head-of-state diplomacy
Leading China-Africa cooperation to an unprecedented new height.
Born in response to the trend of the times and prospered with China-Africa cooperation. Since its establishment 24 years ago, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has been maturing and improving, focusing on the common prosperity and sustainable development of the Chinese and African people, and has become a banner of international cooperation with Africa and South-South cooperation. In the new era, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader personally broke the painting and personally led China-Africa cooperation to an unprecedented new height.
In 2013, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader visited Africa, put forward the true pro-sincerity policy concept and correct concept of justice and interests, and declared that China and Africa will always be reliable friends and sincere partners; In 2015, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader attended the opening ceremony of the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and delivered a speech, establishing a new orientation of China-Africa comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and proposing that China and Africa jointly implement the "Ten Cooperation Plans"; In 2018, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader presided over the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony, emphasizing the joint efforts to build a closer community of destiny between China and Africa in the new era, focusing on the implementation of the "eight major actions"; In 2021, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader attended the opening ceremony of the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and delivered a keynote speech, proposing the "spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation" and announcing the "nine projects" of China-Africa pragmatic cooperation; In 2023, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader and South African President Ramaphosa co-chaired the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue in Johannesburg, calling for joint efforts to promote modernization and create a bright future for China and Africa, adding new connotations to the building of a community of destiny between China and Africa … … Under the leadership of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has continued to grow and develop, and the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Africa have continued to show new vitality in generate.
China and Africa share a common destiny and friendship spans time and space.
"When China was poor, we tightened our belts to help our African brothers build the Tanzania-Zambia Railway. Now that we have developed, we must help African friends achieve common development and build a community of destiny between China and Africa in the new era in line with the true and sincere concept. " In November 2022, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out during his talks with Tanzanian President Hassan, who was on a state visit to China.
Sincere equality, mutual benefit and win-win, defending justice, openness and tolerance, the main line and background of China-Africa friendship have never changed.
From the first handshake between Chinese and African leaders during the Bandung Conference to the African brothers "carrying China into the United Nations"; From the aid of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway to the AU Conference Center; From the Wenchuan earthquake, African countries lend a helping hand one after another, to the Ebola epidemic and the COVID-19 epidemic, the China medical team traveled thousands of miles to … … The Chairman of the Supreme Leader profoundly summed up: "China-Africa relations did not develop in a day, let alone were given by anyone, but we came out step by step through thick and thin."
"China was the first country to provide valuable support to Angola, no matter when everything was in a hurry to end the civil war in Angola or when it was difficult to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic. Angola expressed its heartfelt gratitude for this." Angolan President Lorenzo, who paid a state visit to China in March this year, said, "China’s support and cooperation have greatly promoted Angola’s infrastructure construction and economic and social development, which is a model of mutually beneficial cooperation."
When the development of China-Africa relations is not completed, it must be carried out. Adhering to the concept of sincerity and sincerity, China, together with African friends, draws strength from the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation, firmly advances on the road of unity and cooperation, and pushes China-Africa relations to a new level.
From the "Ten Cooperation Plans" to the "Eight Actions" and then to the "Nine Projects", China and Africa have helped each other on the road to economic development and national rejuvenation, and constantly expanded new areas of cooperation.
Fifty-two African countries and the African Union Commission signed a cooperation document with China to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative, and a number of major landmark projects and "small but beautiful" livelihood projects took root. The China Initiative was deeply connected with Africa’s development strategy, connecting the dreams and hopes of the Chinese and African people.
Today’s world is undergoing a great change that has never happened in a century. The "global South" represented by China and Africa is developing vigorously, which has a profound impact on the course of world history.
In August 2023, on the occasion of attending the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders in Johannesburg and paying a state visit to South Africa, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader published a signed article in the South African media, pointing out: "In the face of a century-long change, China-Africa relations are stable and China-Africa cooperation is well done, and global development will have more new kinetic energy and the world will have more stability. This is the international responsibility and historical mission of the 2.8 billion Chinese and African people. "
Fully support South Africa to hold the "BRIC+"dialogue meeting between BRICS countries and African leaders, and be the first to explicitly support the African Union to become a full member of the G-20. China and Africa jointly launched the "Support for Africa’s Development Partnership Initiative" at the UN Security Council … … China firmly supports African countries to become an important pole in the development of world politics, economy and civilization.
Zambian President Cillema said that the development of China has promoted the progress of countries in the south of the world, enhanced the representation and voice of countries in the south of the world in international affairs, and promoted the development of the international order in a more just and rational direction.
Go hand in hand
Out of a distinctive road of win-win cooperation.
In May this year, a special video link was held between Beijing and Yunnan. On the Beijing side, it is Equatorial Guinean President Obiang who is on a state visit to China; On the Yunnan side, it is a teacher and student representative of a primary school in Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai Autonomous County.
In April 2015, during his state visit to China, President Obiang announced that he would donate "China — Equatorial Guinea Friendship Primary School ". Over the past nine years, more than 2,000 children have graduated from here. "We are very proud to see that in China — The seeds of friendship planted by Friendship Primary School in Equatorial Guinea are bearing fruit. " President Obiang said in a video link.
Equatorial Guinea’s initiative to help China’s local development stems from China’s long-term sincere treatment of its African brothers, including Equatorial Guinea. During the talks with the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, President Obiang said that the cooperation between China and Equatorial Guinea has always been based on equality and mutual respect and has never been imposed on others. Important projects, such as China’s medical aid team to Africa and the China-Equatorial Guinea Friendship Hospital, have benefited the local people and become a symbol of Africa-China friendship.
The mutual support between China and Equatorial Guinea is a vivid portrayal of China’s sincere friendship and joint development with African countries. Based on similar experiences and common mission, China and Africa have worked together and helped each other in the past years, and have embarked on a distinctive road of win-win cooperation.
The Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out: "China and Africa are a community of shared destiny. History has repeatedly proved that if China develops well, Africa will develop more smoothly; If Africa develops smoothly, China will develop better. "
China adheres to the true concept of sincerity and the correct concept of justice and interests, and is determined to strengthen unity and cooperation with Africa. The two sides go hand in hand on the road of win-win cooperation and common development. Under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, China-Africa cooperation has achieved fruitful results in infrastructure, health, agricultural poverty reduction and other fields.
Since 2013, China has participated in the construction of more than 6,000 kilometers of railways, more than 6,000 kilometers of highways and more than 80 large-scale power facilities in Africa, opening up the main artery of Africa’s development; Twenty-four agricultural technology demonstration centers have been built, and more than 300 advanced and applicable technologies have been popularized, which has led to an average increase of 30% to 60% in crops in relevant areas, and more than 1 million small farmers in African countries have benefited from it … …
China-Africa cooperation has brought tangible results and benefits, and tightened the ties of friendship between the two sides.
In Manikalan province, China government aided 500 wells to provide clean and safe water for local residents. Local residents said that the water well aided by China is a "life-saving gift" and will be carefully cared for to make it a "friendship well" that can stand the test of years.
In the villages of Niubula and Kalang in Maricot, China assisted the solar demonstration village project in Mali to build street lamps and water and power supply systems, which benefited tens of thousands of local people. Yamdu Keita, the head of Kalang Village, told the villagers: "Each of us should cherish the true gift from China. Every household should carefully use and maintain photovoltaic equipment, so that the friendship between Malaysia and China can blossom here."
"China Agricultural Expert Group trained me." Nda Ikki, director of the National Cooperative Economic Development Agency of Burundi, often said this. With the help of China Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center, Ikki became an expert in popularizing hybrid rice technology. Like Ikki, under the guidance of experts from China, more local youths have a skill and their lives have a new direction.
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China and Africa open their arms to each other and work hand in hand. The two sides jointly implemented the "Nine Projects", promoted the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road", and constantly expanded new areas of cooperation, providing important opportunities for their respective development.
Avocado in Kenya, sesame in Tanzania, peanut in Senegal and fresh pear in South Africa … … With the "green channel" of African agricultural products exported to China and other measures taking effect, the import of agricultural products from Africa has become a new growth point of China-Africa trade. China has maintained its position as Africa’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, and bilateral economic and trade cooperation has always maintained strong vitality. At the beginning of this year, the "Overall Plan for the Construction of China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Pioneer Zone" was officially issued, and the potential of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation will be continuously released.
Chinese enterprises have helped African countries to add and upgrade communication backbone networks by about 150,000 kilometers, and network services have covered about 700 million users. Cross-border e-commerce platforms have given African products a lift in international logistics, and mobile payment platforms have enabled African people to enjoy the convenience of digital payment … … With the help of China, the process of digitalization in Africa has been accelerating. At the end of July this year, China and Africa jointly formulated and released the China-Africa Digital Cooperation and Development Action Plan. The two sides will popularize digital technology and accelerate digital transformation in various fields. In the next three years, 10 digital transformation demonstration projects will be built to jointly train 1,000 digital talents.
China and Africa seek green development, and new energy projects are in full swing. Egyptian Suez Bay 500 MW wind power project, Angolan Kaikai hydropower station, Tunisia Kailuwan 100 MW photovoltaic power station & HELIP; … China and Africa have jointly implemented hundreds of clean energy power generation and power grid projects, which have lit up the lights of the African continent and illuminated the road to sustainable development in Africa.
China has proved by practical actions that no matter where China develops, it always treats its African friends with sincerity and sincerely supports Africa’s development. People from African countries said: "The direction of China’s efforts in Africa is exactly what the African people want." "Africa-China cooperation is full of vitality, meets the development needs of Africa, and is implemented efficiently, which strongly supports the economic and social development of African countries."
Mutual achievement
Join hands to be the counterparts of modernization road.
"Promoting integration is the modernization road independently chosen by African countries and people. China has always given firm support and is willing to be a colleague of Africa’s modernization road. " In August 2023, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out at the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
At the dialogue, China announced the launch of the "Support for Africa’s Industrialization Initiative" and implemented the "China Plan to Help Africa’s Agricultural Modernization" and the "China-Africa Talent Training Cooperation Plan". African leaders attending the meeting said: "These three measures once again show that China is a true friend and partner who is in urgent need of Africa."
China and Africa have made concerted efforts to create a good environment and achieve mutual achievements for realizing their respective development visions, and the cooperation in industrialization, agricultural modernization and personnel training between the two sides has been reported frequently.
In May this year, Haier Egypt Ecological Park officially opened. The annual production capacity of home appliances such as air conditioners and televisions in the park is nearly one million units, meeting the market demand of Egypt and neighboring countries. Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouli said that China enterprises’ investment has improved the level of localized production and intelligent manufacturing, and greatly improved the adaptability between supply and demand. The Egyptian government will provide full support for the development of the park.
Since the beginning of this year, China’s aid to the Congo (Brazzaville) Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center has been good news: cowpea and screw pepper have been harvested; The trial planting of new maize varieties was successful, and the yield per mu was nearly 700 kilograms, which was more than three times that of local varieties … … Paul Engobo, Minister of Agriculture of Congo (Brazzaville), said that increasing production, improving production efficiency and developing cassava processing industry have greatly increased farmers’ income and improved their living conditions. "Before the arrival of China agricultural experts, we could not imagine these achievements."
Covering an area of more than 20,000 square meters, it has 30 laboratories and 6 workshops in robotics, machining, computer, measurement and auto repair. The Angolan vocational skills training center aided by China was opened at the beginning of this year. Pedro Felipe, Secretary of State for Employment and Social Security of Angola, said that in recent years, vocational training and personnel training have become one of the focuses of Angola-China cooperation. "The cooperation between the two sides is fruitful and will reserve more youth vitality for our future development."
China is moving towards the goal of the second century, and Africa is also accelerating towards the beautiful vision described in the AU’s Agenda 2063. China-Africa cooperation is advancing with the times, upgrading and upgrading, and it is showing a broader prospect and a brighter future.
"China and Africa are answering historical questions through the vivid practice of jointly exploring modernization, and working together to promote the historical great cause of win-win cooperation, harmonious coexistence and common prosperity of civilization." Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out.
In July this year, President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau paid a state visit to China. In his schedule, he specially arranged to visit the first memorial hall of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai. Why choose this place? President Embalo said, "Because we know that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been leading China for a long time. It is very important for us to visit the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC). " Earlier, during a meeting with the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, President Embalo said, "Guinea-Bissau admires China’s great development achievements, regards China as the top priority direction and the most important cooperation partner in diplomacy, and hopes to learn from China’s development concept and experience.".
Since the beginning of this year, many African leaders have visited China, and there are always special arrangements in their itinerary. President Biot of Sierra Leone visited the Institute of Grain Crops of Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences and thought that the cooperation between Africa and China in the field of rice was promising. Angolan President Lorenzo made a special trip to Shandong to learn about agricultural planting techniques, saying that "we should personally feel the development strength of China enterprises and cooperate with more China enterprises"; Tunisian President Said visited the high-tech enterprise & HELIP in Shenzhen; …
"Ethiopia hopes to learn from China’s experience in governing the party and the country, and looks forward to continuing to promote joint construction with China ‘ Belt and Road ’ Closer cooperation in key areas ""Benin has benefited a lot from China’s experience in governing the country, and is willing to build a real strategic partnership with China, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and achieve national development and prosperity like China ""Equatorial Guinea is willing to open its doors to China, welcome China enterprises to invest and cooperate in Equatorial Guinea, and help Equatorial Guinea achieve economic diversification and industrialization and achieve sustained and healthy national development "… … African countries actively learn from China’s experience and have expressed their willingness to expand cooperation with China.
Recently, China held seminars on poverty reduction and exchange for grassroots cadres in Africa, for parliamentarians from Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, for officials on fungus and grass industry development in English-speaking countries in Africa, and for African officials on sustainable development, etc., to share their experiences in governing the country with Africa. Many African officials said that "the trip to China was very inspiring". After visiting Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, armin, the first deputy speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Cape Verde, said that China’s rural development showed the world the outstanding leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). "China is willing to join hands with African countries for development. We should seize the opportunity to turn China’s help into the development and progress of Cape Verde and even African countries and realize modernization together. ".
"Numerous facts have proved that Africa-China cooperation is pragmatic and brings tangible benefits to the African people. China will always be the most reliable partner on Africa’s road to modernization." Paul Frimpong, executive director of the Africa-China Policy Consulting Center of Ghana think tank, said.
The road of Chinese modernization is getting wider and wider, which will inject new vitality into the process of world modernization, including Africa. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed to further comprehensively deepen reform and promote Chinese modernization. African countries believe that this will bring more opportunities for the common development of the whole world, especially the "global South". South Africa’s independent online news website said that for many African countries, Chinese-style modernization "is a new choice" and a brighter future based on mutual respect and shared returns.
The Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2024 will be another vivid practice for China and Africa to go hand in hand on the road of modernization. Taking this summit as an opportunity, China is willing to work with African friends to carry forward the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation, work together to promote modernization, build a high-level community of destiny between China and Africa, and contribute to regional and even world peace, stability, development and prosperity.