China News Service, Beijing, January 10, "I have been visiting Africa all the way, and what I feel most deeply is that no matter what international situation, no matter what difficulties and obstacles, no matter what interference or damage, China-Africa friendship is as solid as a rock. Stable as Mount Tai.” State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China, who just concluded the five-nation tour of Africa, said in an interview with the media.

  Since 1991, the Chinese Foreign Minister has adhered to the diplomatic tradition of visiting Africa for the first time each year.

Regarding why it is necessary to overcome the difficulties of the epidemic and insist on visiting, Wang Yi said that our practical action reflects China’s great importance to Africa, reflects the traditional friendship between China and Africa, reflects China’s firm support for the development and revitalization of Africa, and reflects China’s standing forever. This important diplomatic principle is on the side of developing countries.

  Wang Yi pointed out that during this visit, the message from China and Africa to the outside world is very clear, that is, we both cherish the friendly tradition very much and are determined to carry it forward; we all confirm mutual firm support and jointly safeguard national sovereignty and national dignity. ; We all shoulder the mission of national revitalization and are willing to join hands to defend the legitimate right to development; we are all committed to fairness and justice, advocate true multilateralism, and oppose any external interference.

  China has built more than 6,000 kilometers of railways, 6,000 kilometers of roads, nearly 20 ports, more than 80 large-scale power facilities, and assisted in the construction of more than 130 medical facilities, 45 gymnasiums and more than 170 schools in Africa. The 48 countries dispatched 21,000 medical team members to diagnose and treat about 220 million African patients.

  "The fruits of China-Africa cooperation are blooming everywhere on the African continent. It is visible, tangible, and grounded. It meets the needs of Africa and improves the lives of Africans. It is a well-deserved leader in international cooperation with Africa. This fact cannot be denied." Wang Yi pointed out.

  Wang Yi said that China-Africa cooperation started early, progressed rapidly, widened in areas, invested heavily, and achieved many results. It has become a pioneer in international cooperation with Africa. It has also driven other countries to turn their attention to Africa and increase their investment in Africa.

"This is a good thing for Africa. As African friends, we are happy about it."

  Wang Yi emphasized that supporting the development of Africa is the common responsibility of the international community. We are different from those who fight in the ring. We don't play a zero-sum game where you lose, I win, and I enter and you retreat. We welcome all parties in the international community to increase investment in Africa, give play to their respective advantages, and form an effective joint force. China-Africa cooperation has never been closed and exclusive. We are willing to actively promote trilateral or multilateral cooperation with Africa on the basis of full respect for the will of African countries, and jointly play a constructive role in promoting peace and development in Africa. "Africa should become a big stage for international cooperation, not a game arena for big powers." (End)