China-Africa ties hit new heights

Central African Republic bond solid

President Xi Jinping called on Friday for deepening economic and trade cooperation between China and the Central African Republic to make their strategic partnership become a model for China-Africa relations as well as the relationship between China and other countries of the Global South.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera.

Xi commended the Central African Republic for its unwavering support for China's core interests, and pledged continued assistance in the African country's efforts to uphold national independence, security and stability.

Xi said that the Central African Republic is welcome to leverage the new initiatives he announced at the 2024 FOCAC Summit to advance infrastructure construction alongside industrial development.

Touadera lauded China's foreign policy for promoting global peace and development, and highly appreciated its leading role in international affairs.

The Central African Republic is ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China, Touadera added.

During the summit, the two countries signed multiple cooperation documents, including one on Belt and Road cooperation.