China vows to enhance its relationship with Djibouti

BEIJING (SOMALILAND.COM)-The government of China has pledged to strengthen its relationship with Djibouti and help the tiny horn African nation in economic development.

In a meeting with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan hailed the long-standing friendship and a healthy and stable relationship between the two countries.

Both countries have a longtime relationship, and our governments work on mutual understanding and support of each other’s core interests and major concerns.

Wang called on the two countries to seize this opportunity to further promote practical co-operation across the board under the guidance of important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries during last year’s Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

On his part, Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs said Djibouti was satisfied with the progress of strategic partnership with China and appreciated China’s long-term friendly help.

“China always views and handles its relations with Djibouti in line with the principle that all countries, big or small, are equal, and assists Djibouti in accelerating its development in line with the concept of upholding justice while pursuing shared interests,” the foreign minister said.

Youssouf said Djibouti would continue striving to develop the long-term strategic partnership with China and welcomed more Chinese enterprises to invest and set up businesses in his country.