Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demk

On September 19, 2022, local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demak during attending the University of New York.

Wang Yi said that China and Ethiopia are a comprehensive strategic partner of mutual trust. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations for more than half a century, no matter how international the international situation changes, the relationship between the two countries has always developed healthy and stable, and mutual trust has been deepened, and pragmatic cooperation has gone at the forefront of China -Africa cooperation. China highly appreciates Ethiopian adherence to a China principle, and has stood up with China on the issue of China ’s core interests. China will also continue to preside over the issue of Ethiopian independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. China attaches great importance to the deepening of mutual trust and friendship with Ethiopia, and is willing to work together to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to continue to reach a new level.

Delmek expressed his gratitude to Mr. Foreign Minister for visiting Ethiopia during his difficulties last year. Essezan visits a deep and strong friendship with China, and is willing to strengthen its comprehensive strategic partnership with China and carry out all -round cooperation with China. It is hoped that China will increase its support for the training of Ethiopian talents. Ethiopian highly agrees not to interfere in the principle of internal affairs, and will continue to stand firmly with China.

Delmek introduced the position of Ethiopian's dedication to advancing the process of conflict between the northern part, and highly evaluated the Chinese side to propose "the concept of peaceful development of Africa."

Wang Yi said that China appreciates Ethiopian's peaceful efforts and support Ethiopian to handle its own affairs. It will continue to help Ethiopian to provide help to temporarily difficulty in temporary difficulties to jointly maintain the principles of internal affairs and not to interfere. China appreciates the proposal of Ethiopian actively supporting the "concept of peaceful development of Africa" ​​and supporting Ethiopia to mechanize the African horned peace conference. China is willing to maintain close communication with all parties, promote regional countries to condense consensus, handle regional affairs independently and independently, and promote the process of regional integration.

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