United Horizons: Forging an Unbreakable Bond Between China and Africa
2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)
Introduction
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing between September 4 and 6. The theme of the summit is « Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a China-Africa High-Level Community with and Share a Future. »
Background
This year’s FOCAC meeting will be the fourth time the forum has been held in the form of a summit. Leaders of FOCAC’s African members will attend the summit at the invitation of the forum. Representatives of relevant African regional organizations and international organizations will attend relevant forum events.
Objectives
At the summit, Chinese and African leaders will discuss friendly cooperation and outline a joint bright blueprint for the development of China and Africa. This summit is expected to open new horizons for the development of China-Africa relations and write a new chapter in building a China-Africa community with a shared future.
China-Africa Relations
China is the most developing country in the world, and Africa is the continent with the most developing countries. Shared past experiences and similar aims and goals have brought China and Africa close together.
FOCAC’s Achievements
Since its establishment in 2000, the FOCAC has been committed to achieving common prosperity and sustainable development for the people of China and Africa. Adhering to the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, it has evolved into an essential platform for joint dialogue and an effective mechanism for practical cooperation between China and Africa.
Conclusion
The world today is going through major changes not seen for a century. The vibrant development of the “Global South” represented by China and Africa has greatly influenced the course of world history.