Sierra Leone News: Amb. Zhao says China committed to FOCAC resolutions

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Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yabo last weekend says his country is committed to fulfilling resolutions adopted at the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held last year. The Chinese government will implement what China and Africa agreed upon at the FOCAC Summit last December, Amb. Zhao said, because China has never renege on its promise. This would be done despite the global challenges and economic difficulties China is facing. “The Johannesburg Summit left a mark in China-Africa relations. All those outcomes will be implemented in an honest manner. What we have achieved re-affirms the idea of mutual win-win cooperation,” Zhao said. The summit, he said, showed strong unity and friendship between China and Africa. “The feature of our cooperation is sincerity, mutual benefit and respect.” The Ambassador stressed the need for strong pillars to support the comprehensive strategic relationship between China and Africa especially in Sierra Leone, saying both sides have agreed and shown political will and commitment to the Sino-Africa relationship. “This cooperation will help in employment creation, food security and health development. China and Africa will work together to achieve the FOCAC Summit resolutions.” He averred that China would not have achieved what they have without Africa and Africa would not be where they are without China. Foreign Minister, Dr Samura Kamara ,during the celebration of the Chinese New Year said FOCAC is unique and valuable to promote cooperation. “By choosing China, Africa makes useful and positive arrangement … FOCAC is not a one-way relationship, it works both ways.” He encouraged African countries to make conditions more favourable for investment and remove red tape in ensuring that prospective investors do not encounter problems in terms of legislation and doing business. Dr. Samura Kamara said the Johannesburg FOCAC Summit last December has produced positive outcomes like the Johannesburg Declaration and Action Plan which will ensure compliance of the outcomes. Tuesday February 23, 2016

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