STORY: Africa's partnership with China example for Global South cooperation, says Comorian president
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 29, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:21
LOCATION: Moroni
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Comorian President Azali Assoumani arriving for an interview with Xinhua
2. various of the FOCAC summit
3. SOUNDBITE (French): AZALI ASSOUMANI, Comorian President
4. various of Comorian President Azali Assoumani's arrival in Beijing
5. file of the join efforts of the Comoros and China to fight against malaria

STORYLINE:

The partnership between African nations and China has been "exemplary" for the Global South seeking equality and win-win cooperation regardless of countries' size or strength, said Comorian President Azali Assoumani.
   
Azali made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua before leaving for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

The FOCAC summit, held from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing, brought together leaders from China and African countries under the theme "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future."

SOUNDBITE (French): AZALI ASSOUMANI, Comorian President
"The Sino-Comorian relationship, as you said, which began in 1975 - it will soon be 50 years next year - has been exceptionally exemplary in all areas.
So, as you said, China was the first, or one of the first, to recognize our independence. And it has always been by our side in all areas, whether in political area, territorial integrity or socio-economic area.
A Comorian born today observes China through the concrete achievements it has brought to the country.
I am delighted to note that all the authorities, both in China and in the Comoros, have worked tirelessly to strengthen these relations over the years.
China is at our side, especially in the fight against malaria. In 2017, the Comoros was honored among the (best) African countries that have fought against malaria. And it's thanks to China that we had this honor. Because China has been very supportive in this area.
China has the loyalty to consider all countries with which it cooperates as equals. It (China) has given this culture to all of us, that during cooperation, we must have the interest of both countries, as the slogan that has always said 'win-win.'
This is exemplary cooperation between China and the Comoros. We have to use our potential to help the Comorian people develop. And we can also help other countries to emerge from this economic slump."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moroni.
(XHTV)