Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held talks on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing on Tuesday.
According to a statement from the presidential palace, the two leaders had a productive discussion on regional concerns.
They also explored opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the mutual interest of both nations, further strengthening their strategic bilateral relations.
H.E President @HassanSMohamud held talks with his counterpart President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, China today. The two leaders engaged in a productive discussion on regional matters of concern.… pic.twitter.com/Hd9thds5gm
— Villa Somalia (@TheVillaSomalia) September 3, 2024
Few months ago in Asmara, the two leaders discussed enhancement of bilateral relations and mutual interests.
During that meeting in Asmara, the two leaders underscored the importance of solidifying comprehensive cooperation in various sectors, including political, security, military, economic, cultural and social.
FOCAC SUMMIT.
Leaders of African countries are arriving in Beijing this week for a China-Africa summit, at which President Xi Jinping is expected to lay out his idea of a “shared future” with African nations, underpinned by Chinese demand for minerals and political support from Global South nations.
On the second day of the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation, which runs Sept. 4-6 in the Chinese capital, Xi is expected to call for higher-quality, “green” investments, as China backs away from its earlier readiness to bankroll major infrastructure projects in favor of more sustainable public-private partnerships.
According to state media, China and Africa will be launching projects with green and sustainable branding, including growing mushrooms using Chinese technology, biogas promotion and greenhouse cultivation.
Beijing also says it wants to “further increase Africa’s capacity in realizing independent and sustainable development as well as help it accelerate poverty alleviation,” the China Daily reported.
