On July 26, 2024, Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs, visited Sao Tome and Principe, meeting with high-ranking officials to discuss the continued growth of bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and preparations for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit.
On July 26, 2024, Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs, visited Sao Tome and Principe. During this visit, he met with key officials, including Foreign Minister Gareth Haddad Guadalupe and Economy Minister Disney Ramos. The Chinese Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, Xu Yingzhen, also participated in the meetings.
Liu Yuxi highlighted the steady development of bilateral relations since the resumption of diplomatic ties, emphasizing the growing political mutual trust and successful cooperation between the two nations. He expressed gratitude for Sao Tome and Principe’s commitment to the one-China principle and conveyed China’s readiness to enhance collaborative efforts ahead of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit.
The government of Sao Tome and Principe commended the strong ties with China, reaffirmed its adherence to the one-China principle, and acknowledged China’s support in its economic growth. They expressed eagerness to deepen practical collaboration across various sectors and utilize the forthcoming forum summit as a platform to elevate bilateral relations further.
In summary, Liu Yuxi’s visit to Sao Tome and Principe underscores the strengthening of diplomatic and cooperative ties between China and the island nation. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China principle and expressed intentions to enhance collaboration, particularly in preparation for the forthcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, with the aim of advancing their bilateral relations to new heights.
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