Xi Jinping Congratulates Ethiopia's New President Taye Atske Selassie
In a significant gesture of diplomacy, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to Taye Atske Selassie upon his inauguration as the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
President Xi highlighted the progressive development of China-Ethiopia relations in recent years, noting that the two countries have witnessed \"comprehensive and rapid development\" in their bilateral ties. He emphasized the \"deepening political mutual trust\" and the \"fruitful outcomes in pragmatic cooperation across various fields\" between the nations.
Expressing his commitment to further strengthening the partnership, Xi Jinping stated that he places great importance on the development of China-Ethiopia relations. He expressed his willingness to work closely with President Taye to seize the opportunities presented by the implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
\"Together, we can push the all-weather strategic partnership between our two countries to achieve new results and better benefit the people of both nations,\" President Xi conveyed in his message.
The congratulatory message signifies China's intent to deepen collaboration with Ethiopia, aiming to enhance political, economic, and social cooperation. The upcoming FOCAC summit is expected to serve as a pivotal platform for advancing these shared goals.
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