[Photo/Xinhua]Keeping the unshakable promise that it made more than three decades ago, China continues to prioritize Africa in its public diplomacy. Maintaining a tradition that started 34 years ago of making Africa the destination of the Chinese foreign minister's first overseas trip of the year, Wang Yi visited Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire from Jan 13 to 18. His trip highlighted the great importance that China attaches to its traditional friendship with African nations and reflected China's continuing engagement with North Africa and West Africa. It also displayed China's willingness to cooperate with African countries. It was also intended to strengthen economic and security cooperation with African countries.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 22, 2024 01:13 UTC