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China's Foreign Minister Congratulates Sudan's New Foreign Affairs Minister

Strategic Insights

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent a congratulatory message to Mohieddin Salem, Sudan's new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Wednesday, expressing China's deep traditional friendship with Sudan and commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. The message highlighted the importance of the China-Sudan strategic partnership, which marks its 10th anniversary this year. Wang Yi expressed his willingness to work with Mohieddin Salem to promote new progress in the partnership and strengthen contacts and coordination between the two foreign ministries. The message also recalled the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sudan's Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing last year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent a congratulatory message to Mohieddin Salem, Sudan's new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Wednesday, September 24.
  • China and Sudan have enjoyed a deep traditional friendship since establishing diplomatic relations over 60 years ago, with mutual trust and support.
  • The China-Sudan strategic partnership marks its 10th anniversary this year, with a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting new progress in the partnership.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sudan's Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing last year, giving strategic instructions on developing bilateral relations.
  • Wang Yi expressed his willingness to work with Mohieddin Salem to fully implement the important agreements reached by the heads of state, strengthen contacts and coordination between the two foreign ministries, and promote new progress in the China-Sudan strategic partnership.
  • The message highlighted the importance of the China-Sudan strategic partnership and the commitment of both countries to strengthening their bilateral ties.

Statistics:

  • Over 60 years' history of diplomatic relations between China and Sudan.
  • 10 years ago, China and Sudan established their strategic partnership.
  • This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Sudan strategic partnership.
  • 1 year ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sudan's Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing.

Sources:

  • "Wang Yi Sends Message to Sudan's New Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation." [WWW]. People's Republic of China in Russian, September 24.

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