China has called on the international community to continue supporting peace, stability, and development in African countries. Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, addressed a public meeting of the UN Security Council on October 6, dedicated to cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.
According to Fu Cong, Africa is increasingly becoming a significant pole with global influence, and the partnership between the UN and the African Union represents an important model of multilateral cooperation.
Three Proposals for Further Support for Africa
Fu Cong stated that African countries continue to need the support of the United Nations and the international community in achieving peace and finding a path towards modernization that is appropriate to their own conditions.
In this context, he put forward three proposals.
First, he called for a political solution to disputes and for joint efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa.
Second, he emphasized the need to increase investment in African development and contribute to its prosperity and revitalization.
Third, he advocated for reform and improvement of global governance and for supporting greater autonomy and self-reliance for African countries.
Seventy Years of Relations Between China and Africa
Fu Cong recalled that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the official establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.
He said that during this period, regardless of changes in the international situation, China has considered Africa as one of the priorities of its foreign policy and has supported African countries.
According to him, since the beginning of this year, China has fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for all African countries with which it has established diplomatic relations.
Fu Cong added that China is ready to continue cooperating with all parties and promoting further development of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in order to contribute to peace and development in Africa.
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