Celebrating 50 Years of China-Gabon Diplomatic Relations: A Commemorative Reception
Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong attended a reception on November 29, 2024, celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Gabon. He highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to modernization and cooperation, following discussions at the recent Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Gabonese Ambassador Baudelaire Ndong Ella affirmed Gabon’s support for China’s initiatives and emphasized vibrant bilateral relations.
On November 29, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong participated in a reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Gabon. During his address, he emphasized the resilience and progress of the China-Gabon partnership amidst changing international circumstances, highlighting it as a model of China-Africa cooperation. Chen referenced the recent Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, where both President Xi Jinping and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema envisioned a collaborative pathway towards modernization, aiming to implement summit outcomes for the benefit of the peoples of China, Gabon, and Africa at large.
Baudelaire Ndong Ella, the Gabonese Ambassador to China, noted the productive outcomes of the past fifty years of cooperation. He reiterated Gabon’s commitment to the one-China principle and welcomed China’s various initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative. Ambassador Ndong Ella expressed Gabon’s readiness to collaborate with China to fulfill the summit’s objectives and to contribute to building a shared future for humanity.
The reception marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between China and Gabon, which were established 50 years ago. Over the decades, the partnership has evolved, demonstrating robust cooperation across multiple sectors. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation serves as a pivotal platform for collaboration between China and African nations, focusing on mutual economic development, modernization, and cultural exchange.
In summary, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Gabon underscores the enduring strength of their partnership, characterized by meaningful cooperation and shared goals. The commitments articulated by Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and Ambassador Baudelaire Ndong Ella reflect a mutual desire to enhance bilateral ties and contribute positively to Africa’s development and global cooperation.
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