During his state visit to China for the 2024 Summit of the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasized the significant role China plays in Africa's development. In an exclusive interview, President Mnangagwa highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Zimbabwe and China, tracing back to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.
Mnangagwa praised Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision, describing it as \"a wellspring of wisdom.\" He noted the transformative changes in Africa since the 2018 FOCAC meeting, attributing much of the continent's socioeconomic modernization to fruitful cooperation with China.
\"I don't know of any African country where China has not impacted the development of that particular country,\" Mnangagwa remarked. This statement underscores the widespread influence of China across African nations, fostering growth in various sectors.
The summit aims to elevate bilateral relations between China and African countries with diplomatic ties to a strategic level, further strengthening the partnership. President Mnangagwa's insights reflect the positive trajectory of China-Africa cooperation, highlighting mutual benefits and shared goals for the future.
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Exclusive interview with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa
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