Chinese President Xi Jinping has formally extended congratulations to African leadership on the occasion of the 39th African Union Summit. In a diplomatic message dated Saturday, President Xi addressed both Joao Lourenço, the rotating AU Chairperson and President of Angola, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission.
The communication represents China’s continued diplomatic engagement with African nations and reinforces the strategic partnership between China and the continental organization. The message emphasized China’s warm sentiments toward African countries and their citizens during this significant political gathering.
This diplomatic exchange occurs within the broader context of China-Africa relations, which have developed substantially through frameworks such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Belt and Road Initiative. The congratulatory message follows established diplomatic protocols while underscoring China’s commitment to multilateral engagement with African partners.
The African Union Summit serves as the premier gathering for addressing continental issues, from economic development to peace and security matters. China’s consistent participation in these diplomatic exchanges demonstrates the ongoing strengthening of Sino-African relations across political, economic, and developmental spheres.