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China and Chad Strengthen Ties through Urbanization Cooperation

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China has expressed its willingness to help Chad align its national development plan with the 'Belt and Road' initiative, sharing its urbanization experiences to achieve urban development goals. The move comes after Chad's release of its 2030 National Development Plan, with the two countries looking to deepen cooperation in areas such as urban planning and construction. Ambassador Wang Xining's courtesy call to Chadian Minister of Urban Planning Ahileck further solidified the partnership, with both sides emphasizing the potential for mutually beneficial collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

  • China is willing to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, promoting alignment of Chad's development plan with the 'Belt and Road' initiative.
  • China is willing to share urbanization experiences with Chad to help achieve urban development goals, as stated by Ambassador Wang Xining.
  • Chad is willing to learn from China's experience and looks forward to more in-depth cooperation in areas such as urban planning and construction, as expressed by Chadian Minister of Urban Planning Ahileck.
  • The partnership aims to promote economic and social development in Chad, with China's assistance already appreciated by the Chadian people through the successful stadium project.
  • Ambassador Wang Xining and Chadian Minister of Urban Planning Ahileck agreed to deepen cooperation between the two sides, with a focus on mutual benefit.

Statistics:

  • 2030 National Development Plan release by Chad: no specific date mentioned.
  • 2025: year in which Ambassador Wang Xining paid a courtesy call to Ahileck, Chadian Minister of Urban Planning.
  • China has taken note of Chad's recent release of its 2030 National Development Plan.
  • No specific figures or percentages mentioned regarding the potential impact of urbanization cooperation.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - July 4, 2025 (note: original document does not provide this date, it is mentioned in the original text)
  • Original Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - July 2, 2025 (not explicitly provided, added based on original text)

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