Raphael Oni
As we begin to count down to the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) the biggest diplomatic event in the year, bringing together African heads of state and representatives from regional and international African organizations. This summit aims to enhance China-Africa cooperation by fostering deeper ties and collaboration across various sectors. The 2024 FOCAC Summit is expected to usher in new hope for China and Africa, building on the progress made in their partnership over the years
President Xi Jinping will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing from September 4 to 6, marking a significant milestone in China-Africa relations.
Earlier today, a press briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong briefed Chinese and foreign media on President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 FOCAC Summit and related events. Participants from the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) were also in attendance.
According to Chen Xiaodong, the summit will focus on “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.” Leaders from China and Africa will gather to celebrate friendship and chart the way forward for cooperation.
“This summit will pool extensive consensus for the two sides to meet challenges and build a broad platform for sharing development opportunities,” Chen Xiaodong said.
President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech, announcing new actions and measures for practical cooperation with Africa. The summit will also adopt two outcome documents, the Declaration and the Action Plan, to build major consensus between the two sides.
The FOCAC has made remarkable progress over the past 24 years, becoming a “golden brand” of China-Africa cooperation. China and Africa have focused on friendly cooperation, steadily advancing the development of the Forum and the implementation of its outcomes.
“China is ready to seize this important opportunity with Africa to embark on a new journey toward modernization together,” Chen Xiaodong said.