Beijing, September 06, 2024, The Europe Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during a high-level meeting on Friday. The discussions took place amidst the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in key areas.
President Xi highlighted the significance of the Forum, encouraging the Central African Republic to capitalize on the economic and trade opportunities announced at the summit. He expressed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors and underscored that the ultimate goal of China’s modernization efforts is to improve the lives of its people—a vision shared with its African partners.
Xi reiterated China’s readiness to strengthen governance exchanges with the Central African Republic, aiming to foster a better quality of life for citizens in both nations. Additionally, he emphasized the need for the Central African Republic to create a secure environment for Chinese businesses operating in the country.
President Touadéra reaffirmed his nation’s support for the one-China principle and praised China’s influential role in global affairs. He expressed eagerness to work closely with China on implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC summit and advancing the Belt and Road Initiative. Touadéra also highlighted key areas for future collaboration, including agriculture, infrastructure, mining, energy, the digital economy, and capacity building, aiming to take the bilateral partnership to new heights.
The meeting marked a significant step forward in China-Central African Republic relations, reflecting both nations’ commitment to stronger diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties.
