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Officials call for strengthening China-Africa cooperation under FOCAC platform

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STORY: Officials call for strengthening China-Africa cooperation under FOCAC platform
SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024
DATELINE: May 22, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:46
LOCATION: Addis Ababa
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the high-level conference
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESHETE TILAHUN, Head of the Office of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YANG YIHANG, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia

STORYLINE:

Chinese and Ethiopian officials on Tuesday called for enhancing the multifaceted cooperation between China and Africa under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

The call was made at a high-level conference titled "Revisiting Ethiopia's Role in the FOCAC and the Way Forward" in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
   
Speaking at the event, Eshete Tilahun, head of the Office of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said FOCAC has proven to be an effective and strong platform for promoting Africa-China cooperation by supporting critical infrastructure development, enhancing connectivity, boosting trade activities, attracting foreign direct investment, and fostering entrepreneurship across Africa.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESHETE TILAHUN, Head of the Office of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The FOCAC, a platform, as stated before, established in 2000, has been instrumental in fostering cooperation. It is a testimony to the shared aspiration, mutual respect, and collaborative spirit in underpinning the partnership."
   
Yang Yihang, minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, said with the FOCAC framework serving as a strong catalyst, China-Africa cooperation has achieved fruitful results, making China Africa's largest trade partner for 15 consecutive years.
   
SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YANG YIHANG, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia"China is willing to further encourage Chinese enterprises to seize investment opportunities in Ethiopia, and actively explore investment cooperation in infrastructure, digital economy, renewable energy, agriculture and other sectors."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Addis Ababa.
(XHTV)   

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