This article delves into the significant visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Nigeria in January, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations. It explores the shared commitment to deepen cooperation across various sectors, the mutual support for each other's development goals, and the alignment of their strategies for global advancement.
As a Chinese saying goes, no matter how the international landscape evolves, China will always be Nigeria’s most trustworthy friend, most reliable partner in pursuing development, and the strongest backing on the international stage. We are willing to take this visit as an opportunity to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in various fields and jointly serve as the pioneers in redressing the historical injustices.
In January, HE Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid an official visit to Nigeria. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with President Tinubu and Foreign Minister Tuggar, which harvested fruitful results. After four years since Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s last visit to Nigeria, this latter visit occurred during the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the beginning of the implementation of the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit 2024. It aims to build on past achievements and guide the future of the China-Africa and China-Nigeria relations. This is another high-level exchange between China and Nigeria, following the successive visits of Foreign Minister Tuggar and President Tinubu to China last year, which therefore is also a reunion between good friends. As the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, I had the honour and privilege to accompany and witness the visit, and I am happy to share my thoughts of this visit as follows. First, the visit bore extraordinary significance. It went along the established practice of Chinese diplomacy that the Chinese Foreign Minister would choose Africa as his first overseas destination at the start of every new year, in a tradition that has lasted over the past 35 years. It reflected the mutual support and original aspiration of the China-Africa friendship, which plays a unique role in the history of international exchanges. The visit also demonstrated China’s resolve and commitment to working with Nigeria to implement the consensus reached by our two Heads of State and the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, on building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, and leading the Global South in advancing solidarity and cooperation. The visit has greatly strengthened the synergies between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Ten Partnership Actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernisation, and the Priority Areas of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu. The visit injected new impetus into our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, deepened our cooperation, and enhanced the international coordination between our two countries.Second, the two sides reached a broad consensus. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke highly of the China-Nigeria relations, stating that under the strategic guidance of the two Presidents, our bilateral relations have attained three outstanding achievements, namely a new leap in positioning of the relations, a new platform created through solidarity and collaboration, and a new height in international cooperation. The Nigerian side noted that our relations is rooted in traditional friendship and is unbreakable. Nigeria, particularly, reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China principle and supporting China’s efforts in achieving national reunification, and its role on the world stage. Regarding regional issues, China reiterated that it would stand together with Nigeria to counter terrorism and maintain regional peace and stability in the Sahel region and West Africa. China also supports Nigeria in playing a more important role on the global stage. Both sides agreed to forge greater synergy in strategies, consolidate political mutual trust, jointly maintain regional peace and stability, strengthen coordination on international and regional affairs, and promote China-Nigeria relations to a higher level. Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit further consolidates the ‘strategic’ nature of China-Nigeria cooperation. We will work together to translate the important consensus reached by the two leaders and the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit into actions. We will step up synergy in development strategies to achieve common development, as well as to support the collective rise of the Global South. Third, the visit charted the way forward for our cooperation. Practical cooperation has always been the driving force of the China-Nigeria relations and the visit has provided a clear roadmap for future collaboration. It is anticipated that the implementation of the new projects and initiatives will further enhance the economic and social well-being of both countries. The visit has not only strengthened the bond between China and Nigeria but has also served as a beacon of hope for the future of Africa and the Global South
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