Our special article on the history of the revolutionary struggle of Niger’s Sawaba Party, published on June 4, concluded that: “Today Niger and China have strong economic and political relations.”
The same day, the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry reported that Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong (who prior to his recent appointment served as Ambassador to South Africa) had met in Beijing with the visiting Nigerien Minister of State for National Defence Salifou Mody and his delegation.
Chen said that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Niger have always firmly trusted and supported each other. China is ready to work with Niger to enhance political mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation in various fields for the benefit of the two peoples.
Mody said that China is a trusted strategic partner of Niger and his country is grateful for China’s assistance in Niger’s national construction.
The below article was first published in English translation on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
On June 4, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong met with Niger’s Minister of State for National Defense Salifou Mody and his delegation, who are on a visit to China.
Chen Xiaodong said that the friendship between China and Niger has a long history. Regardless of the changes in the international landscape, China and Niger have always firmly trusted and supported each other. China is ready to continuously enhance political mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation in various fields with Niger to benefit the two peoples. The new summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing in September this year. China welcomes Niger’s active participation in the summit to jointly discuss the development plans for China-Africa and China-Niger cooperation.
Salifou Mody said, Niger adheres to the one-China principle and stands ready to work with China to firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests. Noting that China is a trustworthy strategic partner of Niger, he thanked China for its help in Niger’s national development. Niger is willing to take the Beijing Summit of the FOCAC as an opportunity to further deepen cooperation with China in various fields.
Bravo! I hope that the relationship between China and Niger continues to be solidified and continues to grow each day. Wishing success to both Niger and China in this relationship!
Rightly so.
The valiant, massively courageous and honorable people of Niger and their patriotic, righteous and dedicated new leaders and leadership do indeed deserve all support.
May the cooperation and friendship between the People Republic of China and the new Niger grow deeper, stronger and wider and be still more productive and sustainable!