China-Guinea Cooperation Deepens: Vice Premier’s Statement
- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening cooperation with Guinea during a November 11-13, 2025 visit, highlighted by the inauguration of the Simandou iron ore...
- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, concluded a three-day visit to Guinea on wednesday,...
- A central component of the visit was Liu's attendance at the inauguration of the Simandou iron ore mine project, representing President Xi jinping.He also held a meeting with...
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China and Guinea Strengthen Ties with Focus on Iron Ore Development
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Guinea during a November 11-13, 2025 visit, highlighted by the inauguration of the Simandou iron ore mine project.
Visit Overview and Key Meetings
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, concluded a three-day visit to Guinea on wednesday, November 13, 2025, at the invitation of the Guinean government. According to Xinhua News Agency, Liu’s trip focused on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing key economic projects.
A central component of the visit was Liu’s attendance at the inauguration of the Simandou iron ore mine project, representing President Xi jinping.He also held a meeting with Guinean president mamadi Doumbouya on November 11, 2025, at the presidential office in Conakry. The two leaders engaged in “in-depth discussions on china-Guinea relations and cooperation,” as reported by Xinhua.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya at the presidential office in Conakry, Guinea, Nov.11, 2025. Liu visited the West African country from Monday to Wednesday.He also attended the inauguration of the Simandou iron ore mine project as President Xi Jinping’s special representative. [photo/Xinhua]
Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation
During his meetings, Liu Guozhong emphasized china’s desire to build upon the existing “long-standing friendship” with Guinea. He stated china’s readiness to “enhance mutual support and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation,” according to Xinhua. This commitment signals continued Chinese investment and engagement in Guinea’s economic development.
The Simandou Iron Ore Project: A strategic Investment
The Simandou iron ore mine is a massive project with notable implications for both Guinea and china. The deposit is estimated to hold over two billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore, making it one of the largest untapped iron ore reserves in the world. Development has been hampered for decades by logistical challenges and political instability.
China’s involvement in the Simandou project, through companies like China Baowu Steel Group, is crucial for securing a stable supply of iron ore, a vital component in steel production. Guinea stands to benefit from considerable economic growth through royalties, taxes, and job creation. The project involves the construction of a 650km railway and a deep-water port, representing a major infrastructure undertaking.