China Says Preparations To Host Nigeria,Others At FOCAC Summit Has Commenced

By Bukar BOLORI

The Chinese government has commenced preparation towards hosting this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, the Charge d’Affaires of Chinese Embassy, Zhang Yi has disclosed.

Speaking at the Capacity Building Workshop for Diplomatic Correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday with the theme: “Enhancing Diplomatic Reporting in Nigeria”, the envoy said Nigeria has become China’s biggest contractor market and third largest trading partner and major investment destination in AfricaHe said:

“We are making full preparations for the approaching summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) which will be held from September 4 to 6.

“We hope this summit will greatly enhance our bilateral relations.” He added that: “The all-round, wide-range and high-quality bilateral cooperation between China and Nigeria has been a pacesetter for China-Africa cooperation.

“Now Nigeria has become China’s biggest contractor market, third largest trading partner and major investment destination in Africa. Practical cooperation across the board has been immensely successful.

“At present, the intertwining destinies of China and Nigeria highlight a complex narrative of development, ambition, and challenges in the modern era.

“Both nations, characterized by their vast populations and rich cultural legacies, strive to carve their paths in an ever-changing global landscape.”

Speaking on the training, the envoy said diplomatic reporters have a lot to cover on both sides in the area of development, bilateral relations and the common interest in international platforms.