Ministry of Defense: China has always been the most trustworthy partner and brother of African countries.
On the afternoon of February 10, Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the News Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: Recently, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from veterans of the Zimbabwean liberation struggle, emphasizing that China has always been a good comrade and partner in Africa's national liberation and development revitalization efforts. Please further introduce the situation regarding China's military cooperation with Africa.
Jiang Bin: There is a saying in Africa, "A river is deep only when it has a source." Since the 1950s and 1960s, China and African countries have understood and supported each other in the struggle against imperialism, colonialism, and hegemony, forming a brotherhood and camaraderie that share the same breath, destiny, and heart. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and leaders of African countries, the friendship between China and Africa has continued to be passed down and has grown stronger. China-Africa military cooperation has always adhered to the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and common development, achieving fruitful results in various fields such as military construction, talent training, joint exercises and training, peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian assistance. The China-Africa Peace and Security Forum and medical and health assistance to Africa have become brand projects of cooperation between the two sides.
China has always been the most reliable partner and brother on the path of progress for African countries. The Chinese military will continue to uphold the principles of sincerity and friendship, sincerely cooperate with the armed forces of African countries, watch over and assist each other, actively practice the global security initiative, and work together to implement the China-Africa "Security Partnership Action," making greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for China and Africa in the new era.
On February 10, the Chinese Ministry of Defense reiterated its commitment to being a reliable partner for African nations in military cooperation. The ministry highlighted the long-standing relationship since the 1950s, emphasizing joint training, peacekeeping, and humanitarian efforts. China aims to strengthen its strategic partnerships with African countries to promote mutual development and security.
- China has been a reliable partner for African nations since the 1950s.
- Military cooperation includes joint training, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.
- China promotes a vision of a shared future and security partnership with Africa.
- The Chinese military will continue to support African nations in their development and security efforts.