Liu Yuxi’s Visit to Sao Tome and Principe Enhances Bilateral Relations
Special Representative Liu Yuxi visited Sao Tome and Principe on July 26, 2024. He met with key officials, discussed bilateral relations, and emphasized cooperation ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit. Sao Tome and Principe praised China’s support and reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, aiming for enhanced collaboration.
On July 26, 2024, Liu Yuxi, the Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs, visited Sao Tome and Principe and engaged in discussions with key government figures, including Foreign Minister Gareth Haddad Guadalupe and Economy Minister Disney Ramos. The Chinese Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, Xu Yingzhen, also participated in these meetings, highlighting the significance of the visit.
During his discussions, Liu Yuxi remarked on the steady development of bilateral relations since the resumption of diplomatic ties, emphasizing the strengthening of political mutual trust and beneficial cooperation. He acknowledged Sao Tome and Principe’s commitment to the one-China principle and expressed China’s willingness to enhance cooperation further, particularly in light of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit.
Sao Tome and Principe expressed appreciation for China’s support in economic development and reaffirmed its adherence to the one-China principle. The government highlighted its commitment to collaborating with China, aiming to leverage the forthcoming forum summit as a catalyst to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.
The visit of Liu Yuxi to Sao Tome and Principe marks a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations between China and the island nation. Both parties expressed mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation and respect for established principles, paving the way for future collaboration and the upcoming forum summit.
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