Tinubu said Transparent business practices remains the key to deepening China-Africa cooperation on political relations and economic progress
Abuja, Nigeria—President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the success of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation ( 2024 FOCAC summit), emphasising the importance of collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.
The president, addressing Chinese business leaders and top government officials, including President Xi Jinping, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 FOCAC Summit held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, described a broader China-Africa partnership as a model for global progress.
2024 FOCAC Summit was more than A success, providing room to discuss win-win solutions for both China and Africa
Speaking on the value of cooperation over competition, Tinubu underscored the need for joint efforts to drive sustainable growth and shared prosperity among member nations of the China-Africa cooperation.
“The success of FOCAC and our broader partnership emphasizes the important truth that global progress is not a zero-sum game,” President Tinubu said.
“By working together and joining hands to seek win-win solutions, we create opportunities for sustainable development.”
Tinubu says 2024 FOCAC summit shall like the rest reinforce the bloc’s vision:
The president lauded China-Africa relationship as one rooted in mutual respect and trust, saying these values have created a solid foundation for the genuine partnership to thrive on foundation of common goals.
Tinubu noted that this cooperation represents more than just shared history, pointing to a forward-looking vision that unites the two nations in their pursuit of common vision.
He also, with an acknowledgement of the complex challenges faced by global economy, stressed that cooperation and diplomatic dialogue are vital in fostering a multi-polar world where diverse perspectives and approaches can coexist.
“Our joint efforts reinforce a vision for a multi-polar world where diverse perspectives are embraced, and where cooperation is key to solving global challenges,” he remarked.
Central to Tinubu’s message was the notion that peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, and diplomatic conflict resolution should continue to be the guiding principles in maintaining the momentum of the partnership.
He further emphasized the critical role peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, and diplomatic conflict resolution will play in ensuring that the bond between Africa and China continues to deepen, benefiting both regions for future generations.
“At the heart of China-Africa relations is a foundation built on trust, mutual respect, and the pursuit of common goals,” he said.
“These values will ensure that the bond between Africa and China continues to deepen and benefit both regions for generations to come.”
The News Summary:
- Tinubu highlights success of China-Africa cooperation for sustainable growth.
- Collaboration, not competition, drives global progress, Tinubu tells Chinese officials at 2024 FOCAC summit.
- Transparent business practices key to deepening China-Africa partnership, says Tinubu.
- Peaceful dialogue vital for shared prosperity in multi-polar world.
