Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Denis Sassou Nguesso on his re-election as president of the Republic of the Congo. Noting that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship, Xi said in the message that in recent years, the two sides have continuously consolidated political mutual trust, firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns, and conducted fruitful cooperation in various fields.
China-Africa Relations
He said that the two countries have joined hands to fulfil their roles as co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, playing a leading role in promoting the development of China-Africa relations and South-South cooperation. Xi said that he attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations and stands ready to work with Sassou Nguesso to continuously enrich the connotation of the high-level community with a shared future between China and the Republic of the Congo.
Key Areas of Cooperation
Some of the key areas of cooperation between China and the Republic of the Congo include:
- Economic development
- Infrastructure development
- Energy cooperation
- Agricultural development
According to the African Union, China has been a key partner in the development of Africa, with many African countries benefiting from Chinese investment and cooperation. The re-election of Denis Sassou Nguesso is likely to further strengthen the relationship between China and the Republic of the Congo.
