Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday announced plans to enhance China's collaboration with the United Nations to support Africa's peace, stability, and development. Speaking during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Beijing for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, Xi emphasized that China's cooperation with Africa is driven by genuine interests.
\"I proposed the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, with the hope that people across the world, including those in Africa, can enjoy a better life,\" Xi stated. He highlighted the importance of fostering strong relations with Africa, noting that China's modernization efforts will create more opportunities globally and contribute to maintaining peace and promoting shared development.
Xi also expressed appreciation for the UN's consistent focus on Africa, acknowledging the organization's role in advancing development initiatives across the continent. He affirmed China's commitment to providing fresh momentum for global peace and development through its partnership with the UN.
This enhanced collaboration aims to address various challenges facing Africa, leveraging China's experience and resources to support sustainable growth and revitalization in the region.
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Xi says China to work with UN for Africa's peace, development
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