China-Africa ties hit new heights

Sudan friendship bears fruitful results

President Xi Jinping called on Friday for China and Sudan to actively implement the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit to upgrade the quality and level of their bilateral cooperation.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Chairman of Sudan's Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan.

Xi emphasized the strong friendship and solidarity between the two countries, describing them as good friends who stand together through thick and thin.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sudan. Xi said that China values the longstanding friendship with Sudan as well as their solid mutual trust, and Beijing is willing to advance bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields to promote the steady development of the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Noting that China follows the development of the situation in Sudan, Xi expressed the country's support for Sudan in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity to ensure that Sudan holds its future in its own hands.

Al-Burhan praised China for its consistent support for Sudan in upholding its independence and sovereignty and opposing external interference.

China's extensive infrastructure projects in Sudan have significantly contributed to promoting the country's economic development and improving the livelihoods of the Sudanese people, he said.