Xi Jinping Meets with President Sassou of Congo (Brazzaville) – Xinhua English.news.cn
Xinhua News Agency, Johannesburg, August 24 (Reporter Lu Jiafei Mazheng) On the morning of August 24 local time, President Xi Jinping met with President Sassou of Congo (Brazzaville) on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
Xi Jinping pointed out that Mr. President is an old friend and good friend of the Chinese people. The development of China-Congo relations is very good, which is inseparable from the fact that Mr. President attaches great importance to and insists on friendship with China. Thanks to Congo for its firm support to China on issues concerning China’s core interests. China will, as always, firmly support Congo (Brazzaville) in safeguarding national independence, oppose external interference, and support Congo (Brazzaville) in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Congo. China is willing to make joint plans and grand celebrations with Congo, maintain close exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and promote the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries to achieve more results.
Sasu said that I still remember President Xi Jinping’s successful state visit to Congo (Brazzaville) in 2013. Chinese companies have undertaken many Congo (Brazzaville) national construction projects, and the friendship and cooperation with China is an important factor for the continuous development of Congo (Brazzaville). Thanks to China for its valuable support and help to Congo. I look forward to the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Congo and China next year. It is hoped that the two sides will take the opportunity of jointly celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year to promote greater development of Congo-China relations. The Congo is willing to deepen communication and coordination with China in international affairs and jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others attended the meeting.
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