Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said his country will continue to support efforts of the African Union (AU) to uphold peace and security in the continent based on the will of Africans.
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is in Addis Ababa for anofficial working visit to Ethiopia.
The Minister has met and discussed withPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister,Demeke Mekonnen on various issues of mutual concern on Tuesday.
He has also inaugurated today the newly built headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) along with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat.
In his press briefing to journalists following the inaugural ceremony of the China-aided Africa – CDC headquarters today, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that China supports African people in resolving Africa issues in the African ways.
China always advocates a common,comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable approach, he added.
China supports African countries andAfrican Union in strengthening their capabilities of independence in peacekeeping stability, maintenance and countering terrorism and playing the leadingrole in Africa’s peace and security affairs.
“As a good friend, good brother and goodpartners of Africa countries, China will continue to support AU’s efforts touphold peace, security based on the will of African side. We are ready toactively participate in the resolution of regional hotspots in Africa, playconstructive role and make great contribution to the cause of peace in Africa,”he said.
The minister noted that we support theUnited Nations to provide financial support to AU’s independent peace keepingoperations.
The 80 million USD military assistance hasbeen initially implemented and China appointed special envoy for the Horn ofAfrica to support regional countries in addressing challenges of security,development and governance.
We should boost the representation and voice of developingcountries, especially those of African countries, in the UN Security Counciland other international organizations, pool greater strength for the cause ofglobal development and security, and work together to make the globalgovernance system more just and equitable.
FM Qin indicated that right behind us is the towering Africa CDCheadquarters. It is a new monument built with the traditional friendship andhard work of Chinese and African brothers and sisters.
It stands as an irrefutable proof to the world that China alwayssupports Africa with concrete actions and that the China-Africa relationship isbound to have a brighter future.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on his part said that China always supports Africa and the completion of Africa CDC building reflects such cooperation.
“It is unacceptable thatothers decide in the place of other which is not fair. We need a new order atthe international level which will respect the interest of each other’s,” hesaid.
He added that thecooperation in areas of health with China is the reflection of depth relationswith Africa recalling the assistance of the people of China during COVID-19pandemic.
“The people of China has contributed andcontinues to contribute to peace, security and stability on the Africancontinent. Thanks to the assistance of China, we have established a continental… bases in Douala, Cameron, where military material and equipment has beendelivered which has helped the country around Sahel, Lake Chad Basin and evenMozambique has benefited from the fight against terrorism,” the Chairperson ofAU Commission elaborated.
African continent hasadopted vision which contains agenda 2063, the commissioner said, adding thatthe partnership that we have with China is built on this principle and we insistand stress mutual interest.
The continent has hugenatural and human resources; it doesn’t wait for grants rather for investment.We want partners to invest in a way that ensure mutual benefit.
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