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China is helping the Horn of Africa end its differences, says the envoy
China is helping the Horn of Africa end its differences, says the envoy
China supports Horn of Africa countries to resolve differences, said Xu Bing, Special Representative for the Horn of Africa.
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China supports countries in the Horn of Africa to resolve differences, said Xue Bing, special representative for the Horn of Africa at the Chinese Foreign Ministry. He made this statement while answering reporters’ questions regarding China’s support to the region under the “Prospects for Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa” ​​initiative. According to the official, an important condition for long-term stability, development and prosperity of the African region is the exclusion of externally imposed geopolitical games, as well as focusing on the triple challenges of security, development and governance in the Horn of Africa. Recently, China initiated the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran in order to bridge the differences between the two countries. As a result of the negotiations held in Beijing, the parties reached an agreement and defined a road map and schedule for further improvement of relations. Xue used the case of Saudi Arabia and Iran as an example of successful dispute resolution through dialogue and consultation. The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran revolves around some key issues, including their conflicting ideologies (Sunni vs. Shia), pan-Arab issues such as the Palestinian issue, and their desire to become the dominant power in the Middle East region. the envoy also recalled the first peace conference of the Horn of Africa, which took place on June 20-21, 2022, during which a joint statement and action plan were adopted, which will include many important elements of consensus on the independent settlement of regional problems through dialogue and. Negotiations and acceleration of regional integration. Independently, Xue referred to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s recent visit to Ethiopia, noting that Qin reaffirmed his willingness; The determination of the Chinese perspective to strive for strength to achieve development and prosperity through unity. China’s envoy to the region said that China has integrated this view into the concept of the Global Security Initiative and explained that the country will actively implement it. supporting the institutionalization of the peace conference and the development of demonstration cooperation projects. He also reaffirmed China’s willingness to cooperate with countries in the region to promote peaceful regional development and build a closer China-Africa community based on a common future. Stressing that China has no vested interests in the Horn of Africa or any other region, Xue said the country will promote security and stability, be a partner in development and prosperity, and support the country’s development. Horn of Africa based on solidarity. The Horn of Africa has long suffered from the numbness of military conflicts and wars. In particular, the Tigrayan War in Ethiopia (a civil conflict that lasted from November 3, 2020 to November 3, 2022), as well as years of fighting between the Somali government and the al-Qaeda-linked militant group al-Shabaab* have troubled the region. The first China-Horn of Africa Conference on Peace, Good Governance and Development was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 20 to 21, 2022. The high-level regional conference was attended by ministers and high-ranking government officials from Djibouti, Kenya, Sudan. , Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Sudan, and Ethiopia, joined by Xu Bing.*Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabaab are banned terrorist organizations in Russia and other countries.
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Xu Bing, China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, press conference, First Horn of Africa Peace Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 20, 2022.
Xu Bing, China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, press conference, First Horn of Africa Peace Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 20, 2022.
China recently launched the “Prospect for Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa” ​​initiative to bring together East African countries to discuss peace and security in the region. Xu Bing, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, outlined the main points of China’s view on the development of the project.
China supports countries in the Horn of Africa to resolve differences, said Xue Bing, special representative for the Horn of Africa at the Chinese Foreign Ministry. He made this statement while answering journalists’ questions regarding China’s support to the region within the framework of the “Prospects for Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa” ​​initiative.
Recently, China initiated a dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran in order to bridge the differences between the two countries. As a result of the negotiations held in Beijing, the parties reached an agreement and defined a road map and schedule for the further improvement of relations.
Xue used the case of Saudi Arabia and Iran as an example of successful dispute resolution through dialogue and consultation.
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran revolves around some key issues, including their conflicting ideologies (Sunni vs. Shia), pan-Arab issues such as the Palestinian issue, and their desire to become the dominant power in the Middle East region.
In his speech, the envoy also recalled the first peace conference of the Horn of Africa, which took place on June 20-21, 2022, during which a joint statement and action plan were adopted, which included many important elements of consensus on an independent settlement. regional issues through dialogue and negotiation and acceleration of regional integration.
Independent Xue referred to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s recent visit to Ethiopia, noting that Qin reaffirmed the willingness and determination of the Chinese outlook to achieve development and prosperity through unity.
He further reiterated China’s willingness to cooperate with countries in the region to promote peaceful regional development and build a closer China-Africa community with a shared future based on the realization of this vision.
“We respect the people of different regions and countries as the owners of their own powers, and we oppose the geopolitical competition of foreign powers. “China has no intention and will not seek to fill the so-called vacuum or create exclusive blocs,” Xue said. outlined.
Stressing that China has no vested interests in the Horn of Africa or any other region, Xue said the country will promote security and stability, be a partner in development and prosperity, and support the development of the Horn of Africa in the Horn of Africa. the basis of solidarity.
The first China-Horn of Africa Conference on Peace, Good Governance and Development was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 20 to 21, 2022. The high-level regional conference was attended by ministers and high-ranking government officials from Djibouti, Kenya, Sudan. , Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Sudan and Ethiopia, joined by Xu Bing.
*Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabaab are terrorist organizations banned in Russia and other countries.