In Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened with Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at a follow-up meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The session underscored both countries' commitment to deepen a decades-long partnership and to implement key outcomes from the FOCAC Beijing Summit.
Wang Yi highlighted Ghana's role as one of the first African nations to establish diplomatic relations with China and outlined Beijing's new support measures, including zero-tariff treatment for all tariff lines on African exports. 'China is ready to carry forward our traditional friendship, strengthen mutual support, implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen practical cooperation across various fields,' he said.
He also stressed the importance of upholding multilateralism against unilateralism and promoting open cooperation over "national priority" policies. Ablakwa responded by noting that China has become Ghana's largest trading partner and expressed eagerness to expand collaboration in areas ranging from infrastructure and energy to digital innovation.
This dialogue in Changsha reflects a larger trend: FOCAC has served as a key platform for dialogue and action since its launch, driving significant growth in trade and investment across Africa. With tariff barriers set to drop and both sides committed to shared goals, the latest meeting points toward a more integrated and resilient China-Africa partnership.
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Wang Yi meets African counterparts at FOCAC follow-up meeting
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