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Chinese foreign minister travels to Africa: Boost regional security and cooperation

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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi set to embark on an African visit from January 13 – 18. After he visits Africa, Wang will visit Brazil and Jamaica from January 18 to 22.

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi set to embark on an African visit from January 13 – 18. After he visits Africa, Wang will visit Brazil and Jamaica from January 18 to 22.Continuing a tradition that has lasted for 34 years, China’s foreign minister has once again chosen Africa as the first foreign visit destination for the new year, and this time the visit will cover two countries in North Africa – Egypt and Tunisia – and two in West Africa – Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire – per the announcement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday.

Experts said this year’s visit to the four countries highlighted China’s heightened attention to the security situation in North Africa against the background of a potential spillover of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as China’s willingness to cooperate with African countries despite its level of development.

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The Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning noted that Wang’s visit has carried on a fine tradition that has been kept for the past 34 years. The trip aims to promote the implementation of the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Leaders’ Dialogue and coordinate with African countries on a new session of FOCAC to be held this year.