China's Ambassador to UNECA Presents Credentials, Emphasizing China-Africa Cooperation

Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Jiang Feng formally presented his credentials to Executive Secretary Mr. Claver Gatete on July 8, 2025. Ambassador Jiang conveyed greetings from Foreign Minister Wang Yi and highlighted the importance of UNECA's role in promoting African development. He expressed China's willingness to work with UNECA to implement the Beijing Summit outcomes and build a closer China-Africa community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ambassador Jiang Feng presented his credentials to UNECA Executive Secretary Mr. Claver Gatete on July 8, 2025, marking the beginning of his term as China's representative to UNECA.
  • Ambassador Jiang conveyed cordial greetings from Foreign Minister Wang Yi and praised UNECA's role in promoting economic and social development in Africa.
  • China is willing to work with UNECA to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit and build a closer China-Africa community, underlining its commitment to strengthening ties with African nations.
  • Canada welcomed Ambassador Jiang to his new post, acknowledging China as a trustworthy partner of Africa, and expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation with China to promote high-quality development of China-Africa relations.
  • China's "zero tariff" treatment for African countries has been commended by Canada as an example of China's commitment to Africa's growth and development.

Statistics:

  • July 8, 2025: Date of Ambassador Jiang Feng's credential presentation to UNECA Executive Secretary Mr. Claver Gatete.
  • Beijing Summit Outcomes: Implementation of the summit's outcomes is a key area of focus for China-Africa cooperation, with China working closely with UNECA to achieve these goals.
  • China-Africa Relations: Strengthening ties between China and African nations, with a focus on cooperation in trade, investment, and development strategies.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (Original Press Release, July 8, 2025)