In a significant move to bolster international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
President Xi emphasized China's commitment to fostering traditional friendships and promoting strategic cooperation with Guinea-Bissau. He highlighted ongoing projects such as cashew nut exports to China and the deployment of Chinese agricultural experts, which are steadily advancing bilateral ties.
\"China is dedicated to safeguarding our mutual sovereignty, security, and development interests,\" Xi stated, underscoring the pragmatic and efficient nature of the cooperation between the two nations.
Embalo echoed Xi's sentiments, describing China as a brotherly nation and expressing Guinea-Bissau's willingness to be a reliable partner. He expressed hope that the FOCAC Summit would serve as a catalyst for deepening friendship and practical cooperation, further enhancing China-Guinea-Bissau relations.
Looking ahead, both leaders are optimistic about implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Summit, aiming to inject new momentum into China-Africa relations and drive modernization efforts in both Africa and China.
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