Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Thursday (August 18) that it will be exempted from 23 interest -free loans to China in China, and promised to continue to fund the construction of African infrastructure through financing and other methods.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on Friday, Wang Yi made the above announcement at the achievement of the results of the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the China -Africa Cooperation Forum on Thursday.
Wang Yi said that China is willing to continue to take Africa's demand as a starting point for Africa, with Africa to fully implement the "nine projects" and continue to promote the "Belt and Road" cooperation at a high quality.
He said that China will avoid 23 interest -free loan debts expired in China by the end of 2021, and promised to continue to participate in a major foundation in Africa through various methods such as financing, investment, and assistance.Construction of facilities, at the same time, continues to expand from non -importing, support the development and growth of African agriculture and manufacturing, and expand new industries such as digital economy, hygiene, health, and green low -carbon.
Wang Yi emphasized that China will continue to support Africa in Africa, oppose external forces to interfere with the internal affairs of African countries, and oppose creating confrontation and conflicts in Africa.
