In a significant move to bolster international collaboration, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs Regis Onanga Ndiaye, Malagasy Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafaravavitafika Rasata, and former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Second High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development in Beijing on Friday.
During his discussion with Regis Onanga Ndiaye, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the importance of China's Global Development Initiative. He emphasized that the initiative addresses the urgent need of developing countries for accelerated growth and expressed appreciation for Gabon's active participation in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative.
Wang Yi reiterated China's commitment to partnering with African nations to advance the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He emphasized that collaborative efforts are essential to promote the development and revitalization of the African continent, aligning with global goals for sustainability and shared prosperity.
The conference serves as a platform for leaders to discuss and strategize on fostering equitable development, with a focus on leveraging technological innovations and sustainable practices to drive economic growth and improve living standards across regions.
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Chinese FM meets Gabonese, Malagasy counterparts, former UN chief
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