Leaders hail China-Africa connections

Equatorial Guinea looks to expand collaboration

President Xi Jinping met with Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Wednesday, vowing to open up new prospects in the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries.

Xi said China and Equatorial Guinea are good friends enjoying a high level of political mutual trust, comprehensive pragmatic cooperation and profound people-to-people friendship.

In recent years, the two countries have advanced cooperation in various fields and collaborated closely with each other on international affairs, Xi said.

He said China hopes to work with Equatorial Guinea to consolidate mutual support, expand pragmatic cooperation and deepen cooperation in defense and security.

China is willing to assist the African country in diversifying its economy, so that the two countries will make progress together in their efforts toward modernization, Xi said.

China hopes to collaborate closely with Equatorial Guinea to ensure the success of the summit, Xi said.

Obiang said he immediately felt the sincere and friendly sentiments of the Chinese people toward the people of Equatorial Guinea and Africa upon his arrival in Beijing.

He said the theme of the summit is in line with African countries' aspirations for modernization, and he believes the summit will be a success.

Cooperation between Equatorial Guinea and China has yielded rich outcomes, Obiang said, adding that investment from Chinese companies has helped the African country take on a new look.