China and Comoros Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Comorian President Azali Assoumani on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting culminated in the elevation of China-Comoros relations to a strategic partnership.
President Xi highlighted the approaching 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the Comoros, noting that the two nations have set an example of equality, solidarity, and cooperation between countries of different sizes. “China is willing to engage in poverty reduction cooperation with the Comoros and support the island nation in leveraging its geographic and maritime resources for development,” Xi said.
China has committed to assisting the Comoros in achieving its goal of eliminating malaria by 2025. President Xi emphasized the readiness to expand practical cooperation in various sectors, including economy, trade, investment, infrastructure, marine fisheries, and climate change.
President Assoumani expressed his country’s eagerness to strengthen and elevate relations with China, aiming to build Comoros-China ties into a model of Africa-China cooperation. He stated, “The Comoros is ready to enhance communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks to promote solidarity among developing countries and facilitate the resolution of regional conflicts through dialogue.”
The meeting underscores the growing importance of strategic partnerships in addressing global challenges and fostering development. As both nations look forward to the half-century mark of their diplomatic relations, the enhanced partnership is poised to bring mutual benefits and contribute to regional stability.
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