China and Niger Strengthen Ties with Commitment to all-Weather Community
China and Niger have expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation and build a stronger relationship, with China's Ambassador to the African Union, Jiang Feng, paying a courtesy call on Niger's Permanent Representative to the African Union, Amadou. The two nations emphasized their commitment to working together to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
Key Takeaways:
- Ambassador Jiang Feng has expressed his willingness to work with Niger and the African side to jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
- Niger regards cooperation with China as a priority and thanked China for its long-term strong support.
- Ambassador Amadou expressed his willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with Ambassador Jiang and cooperate within the AU platform.
- China's commitment to the African Union platform demonstrates its dedication to strengthening ties with African nations.
- The two nations have a long-standing relationship, with China providing significant support to Niger in various sectors.
- Ambassador Jiang Feng and Ambassador Amadou have agreed to enhance cooperation and mutual understanding through regular communication and coordination.
Statistics:
- China has provided significant support to Niger, including assistance in the areas of infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- The European Union reports that China's investments in Africa have reached $220 billion in 2020, up 20% from 2019.
- Africa's GDP is projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2025, with China being one of the key trading partners.
- China's trade with Africa has increased by 20% annually over the past five years, with a total trade value of $170 billion in 2020.
Sources:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
- European Union
- African Union
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Copyright 2021 Contify