**China-Africa Cooperation: A Promising Partnership for a Shared Future**
For decades, China-Africa cooperation has evolved into a major strategic alliance, creating opportunities for development, economic growth and regional stability. The commitment reaffirmed at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Addis Ababa demonstrates the willingness of both sides to further strengthen this fruitful collaboration.
The statement by Chinese diplomat Hu Changchun underscored the importance of mutual support in upholding the principles of peaceful coexistence, international justice and sovereignty. This partnership aims to ensure the well-being of the Chinese and African peoples, while contributing to world peace and stability.
The seminar held in Addis Ababa provided an opportunity for Chinese and African experts and officials to discuss building a China-Africa community with a shared future in a new era. This common vision is based on promoting shared development paths and building a global community with a shared future, in line with the Beijing Declaration.
China’s ambition to strengthen Africa’s representation at the United Nations and promote its participation in the global governance system reflects its search for a fairer and more equitable world order. This approach appears to be a significant step towards more inclusive economic governance that is representative of African interests.
The Chairperson of the AU Economic, Social and Cultural Council, Mr. Khalid Boudali, underlines the opportunity offered by the China-Africa partnership to strengthen governance practices that promote the autonomy of African populations and institutions. The recent FOCAC summit outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at reducing poverty, promoting cultural exchanges and ensuring food security and shows that the partnership is strengthening.
In conclusion, China-Africa cooperation represents an essential lever for Africa’s economic and social development, contributing to the realization of the African peace and security architecture. Building on concrete initiatives and a shared vision of a common future, China and Africa are paving the way for a lasting and mutually beneficial partnership for decades to come.