China News Agency, Beijing, December 20th. On the afternoon of the 20th, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire.
Xi Jinping pointed out that Côte d'Ivoire is an important cooperative partner of China in Africa.
Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Kuwait, which is worth commemorating by both sides.
China highly appreciates Kuwait's firm adherence to the one-China principle, and is willing to, together with Kuwait, continue to support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, consolidate and deepen China-Kuwait relations, and push bilateral relations to a new level.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the cooperation between China and Kuwait has broad prospects.
China is willing to strengthen all-round cooperation with Kuwait, expand trade in agricultural products, strengthen cooperation in planting and processing of rice and cocoa, and support Kuwait to make the cocoa industry bigger and stronger. It is hoped that relevant projects supported by China will be completed as soon as possible and bring benefits.
China is willing to continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to invest in Kuwait and expand bilateral cooperation in digital economy, new energy and other fields.
China appreciates Kuwait's governing philosophy of putting equal emphasis on development and security, and is willing to strengthen policy exchanges with Kuwait, carry out cooperation and provide support within its capacity according to Kuwait's needs.
China has always adhered to the concept of sincerity, amity and sincerity and the correct concept of righteousness and benefit to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with African countries, and is willing to continue to implement the global development initiative and the action plan of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation with practical actions to help Africa develop.
China is willing to work with Côte d'Ivoire and other African countries to safeguard international fairness and justice and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Ouattara expressed his congratulations again to President Xi Jinping on his election as General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee.
I was deeply impressed by my state visit to China in 2018, and I am looking forward to the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and China.
China has provided valuable support and made important contributions to maintaining and promoting regional and world peace and security, including Côte d'Ivoire, and supporting the economic and social development of African countries. The Kuwait side expresses its heartfelt thanks.
The Kuwait side has good friendship towards the Chinese people.
Kuwait firmly abides by the one-China principle, firmly supports multilateralism, and actively supports the "Belt and Road" initiative.
More Chinese companies are welcome to invest in cocoa processing and other industries to help the industrialization of Kuwait.
The Kuwait side is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese side within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and maintain close communication and coordination on regional and international affairs.
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