Chinese President Xi Jinping extended formal congratulations to Mamady Doumbouya on Sunday following his electoral victory in Guinea, reinforcing Beijing's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the West African nation. The message comes as China continues to expand its economic partnerships across resource-rich African countries.
In his statement, Xi emphasized the "long-standing friendship" between the two nations, noting: "China stands ready to work with Guinea to deepen mutual political trust and advance practical cooperation across all sectors." The communication follows recent agreements signed during the 2025 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit.
Analysts observe this diplomatic gesture aligns with China's broader strategy to secure critical mineral resources, particularly Guinea's vast bauxite reserves essential for aluminum production. The West African country currently supplies over 50% of China's bauxite imports.
This development occurs amid growing international attention to political transitions in Africa, with business leaders watching for potential impacts on mining contracts and infrastructure projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative.
