BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday reaffirmed the fine tradition that Chinese foreign ministers begin their overseas visits throughout the year with a trip to Africa.
This practice has been consistent for 35 years and has never changed or wavered, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said during a meeting with Namibia’s President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. in Windhoek, capital. from the southern African country.
“We hope that by respecting tradition, we can show the world that no matter how the international and regional situation evolves, China will always be the most credible friend of our brothers and sisters in Africa, the most reliable partner in the further development and revitalization of African countries, and the strongest support for Africa in the international arena,” Wang said.
Strengthening unity and cooperation between China and Africa and jointly safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries are in line with historical justice, the trend of the times and the common aspiration of China and Africa’s 2.8 billion people, he said.
Wang arrived in Windhoek on Monday, beginning a week-long tour of Africa that will also take him to the Republic of Congo, Chad and Nigeria.
