Xi puts forward 3-point proposal on developing China-African relations

Second, he called on the countries to lead the way in opening-up and cooperation and build stronger synergy to support Africa's development.

International cooperation with Africa should give priority to Africa, respect its will and guarantee its interests, Xi said, adding that any egotistical and self-centered moves benefiting oneself at the expense of others will lose ground and be unpopular.

China is ready to push the international community to increase input in Africa, work with the UN to help African countries properly cope with global challenges, and carry out third-party cooperation with the UN and international partners in Africa on the basis of respecting Africa's will, he said.

Third, Xi urged the countries to be guardians of multilateralism and make greater contributions to defending the international order.

The countries should stick to cultural diversity and inclusive development, uphold the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and join hands to push forward the democratization of international relations, Xi said.

They should also unequivocally oppose protectionism, unilateralism, bullying and the clash-of-civilizations mindset, jointly safeguard multilateralism and the free trade system, fully accomodate the legitimate demands, rights and interests of developing countries, especially the African ones, and actively safeguard international equality and justice, he said.

Xi vowed that China will speak up for African countries within the UN and other multilateral frameworks, help channel more relevant resources to Africa, continue to encourage the UN to fund Africa's own peacekeeping operations, and make unremitting efforts for Africa's long-term stability, development and prosperity.

The Chinese president stressed that China is ready to take this meeting as an opportunity to work with African countries and the UN to strengthen strategic communication, deepen practical cooperation, inject positive energy into the international situation, and jointly build a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation as well as a community with a shared future for mankind.