China is ready to work with Algeria to further develop its relations with the Arab world and with Africa, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday.
NEWS GHANA - May 12, 2016
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Abdelkader Messahel, the Algerian Minister of Maghreb Affairs, African Union and the Arab League.
Both Wang and Messahel were in the Qatari capital to attend the 7th
Ministerial Meeting of China-Arab Cooperation Forum, which is scheduled
to open on Thursday.
Wang said Algeria, as a major African country and an important member
of the Arab League, commands unique influence in regional and
international affairs.
Algeria is at a crucial stage in its development and China stands
ready to serve as the most reliable partner in the country’s efforts to
diversify its economy, Wang said.
Messahel, for his part, said Algeria hopes to expand its role as the
gateway to Africa and wants to further cooperate with China in the areas
of infrastructure and nuclear energy, among others.
Wang also briefed Messahel on the historical facts about, and China’s principled position on, the South China Sea issue.
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