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Eritrea-China Partnership Discussed

February 3, 2026 163 1 min read
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BEIJING, September 2024 – In a high-level meeting at the Great Hall of the People, President Isaias Afwerki and President Xi Jinping underscored the strengthening ties between Eritrea and China during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) [00:05].

President Xi Jinping highlighted that since establishing diplomatic relations over 30 years ago, both nations have maintained deep mutual trust and firm support for one another’s core interests. He expressed China's appreciation for Eritrea's independent foreign policy and its commitment to safeguarding national dignity [00:25].

Summary

President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing ahead of the 2024 FOCAC Summit. The leaders reaffirmed their 30-year strategic partnership, focusing on mutual trust, national sovereignty, and expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and agriculture

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