China Strengthens Cooperation with UNESCO Liaison Office in Africa

Strategic Insights -

China's Ambassador to the African Union, Ambassador Jiang Feng, met with the Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office to the African Union, Rita Bissoonauth, on July 24, 2025, reaffirming the excellent cooperative relationship between China and UNESCO in Africa. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination and cooperation in promoting international cooperation in education, science, and culture in Africa. China expressed its support for UNESCO's work and its commitment to upholding the One China principle. The meeting also highlighted the importance of promoting mutual understanding and integration of civilizations between China, the United Nations, and Africa.

Key Takeaways:

  • China's Ambassador to the African Union, Ambassador Jiang Feng, met with Rita Bissoonauth, Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office to the African Union, on July 24, 2025, to discuss cooperation in education, science, and culture.
  • China appreciates UNESCO's adherence to the One China principle and has noted the regret expressed by many countries over the United States' withdrawal from UNESCO.
  • China will continue to support UNESCO's work and strengthen coordination and cooperation to promote international cooperation in Africa.
  • Ambassador Jiang Feng stated that China will continue to exert its influence as a major country and practice true multilateralism.
  • The meeting highlighted the importance of promoting mutual understanding and integration of civilizations between China, the United Nations, and Africa.

Statistics:

  • China's cooperative relationship with UNESCO in Africa has been in place for several years, with a focus on promoting international cooperation in education, science, and culture.
  • China is a major supporter of UNESCO's work, with a long history of supporting the organization's initiatives and programs.
  • The United States' withdrawal from UNESCO has been met with regret from many countries, including China, which has continued to support the organization.
  • The meeting between Ambassador Jiang Feng and Rita Bissoonauth specifically highlighted the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation between China, the United Nations, and Africa.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, "On July 24, 2025, Ambassador Jiang Feng, Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union, met with Rita, Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office to the African Union."
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, "On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Mission and I are willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Liaison Office to promote international cooperation in the fields of education, science and culture in Africa and promote mutual understanding and integration of civilizations."