Xi meets DRC president Felix Tshisekedi

President Xi meets DRC president Felix Tshisekedi highlighting upgradation to strategic partnership between two states.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday. Tshisekedi is attending the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.

Xi highlighted that since China and the DRC upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in May 2023, the two nations have strengthened practical cooperation across various sectors, setting an example for developing countries pursuing modernization together.

China is committed to enhancing political trust and mutual development with the DRC, focusing on deepening cooperation in agriculture, mineral processing, and vocational training. Xi emphasized that China will continue to assist the DRC in transforming its resource wealth into economic growth.

At the upcoming FOCAC summit, Xi noted that China and Africa will unveil new strategies for China-Africa relations and introduce significant initiatives aimed at jointly advancing modernization, shaping the future of their partnership.