President Xi Jinping met with President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea during the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, discussing deepened cooperation and mutual support between the two nations. Xi congratulated Equatorial Guinea on co-chairing FOCAC and committed to enhancing strategic partnerships and economic diversification. Obiang praised China’s contributions to Equatorial Guinea’s development and affirmed the one-China principle.
On September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping welcomed President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Xi highlighted the strong friendship and mutual trust between China and Equatorial Guinea, emphasizing their cooperation in various sectors and international affairs.
China and Equatorial Guinea enjoy a close relationship characterized by mutual political trust and comprehensive collaboration. Their cooperation has recently expanded into diverse areas as they support each other in international matters. The upcoming FOCAC co-chairmanship by Equatorial Guinea signals a commitment to enhancing China-Africa relations further.
The meeting between Xi Jinping and Teodoro Obiang underscores the strong bilateral relations between China and Equatorial Guinea, reinforced by cooperation in political, economic, and security domains. Both nations are set to further their partnership, particularly with Equatorial Guinea taking a leadership role in the FOCAC from 2027 to 2030, promoting an ambitious agenda for development and modernization.
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