South Africa’s Ramaphosa commended China for easing Africa’s debt crisis: Official
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday applauded president Xi Jinping of China for helping African countries ease their debt crisis.
Mr Ramaphosa thanked China for assisting South Africa and other African countries fight against the COVID-19 pandemic during a brief meeting at the G20 summit in Bali.
He extended congratulations again to Mr Jinping on his re-election as general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
He also congratulated him on the full success of the 20th CPC National Congress, and on the great achievements in China’s development.
The president said that South Africa will continue to, without hesitation, firmly uphold the one-China principle.
Ramaphosa said his country was willing to learn from China’s experience in green development and energy transformation, and participate in the Belt and Road cooperation.
The South African president also said that his country was willing to welcome Chinese enterprises to invest and conduct cooperation in South Africa.
Responding, Mr Jinping said China had always viewed both countries’ relations from a strategic perspective, and would consolidate political mutual trust with South Africa and push for greater development of China-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership.
(Xinhua/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
FRSC to deploy 927 officers for 2026 “Ember Months” campaign in Abia
The Sector Commander, Ngozi Ezeoma, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Umuahia on Monday.
States
Plateau, United Nigeria Airlines sign deal for Jos-Kano, Jos-Owerri flights
Mr Jatau urged residents, businessmen, tourists and visitors to patronise the airline.
States
Abia vows to prosecute criminals stealing manhole covers
The commissioner said the theme of the fair is “Abia Beyond Borders: Driving Innovation, Trade and Industrial Growth.”
Anti-Corruption
USAID worker Simeon Bakare sentenced to prison for COVID-19 fraud
According to his guilty plea, from April 2020 through November 2021, Mr Bakare knowingly and willfully engaged in a scheme to defraud the SBA.
NationWide
China, Nigeria restate commitment to stronger bilateral relations
Mr Yang commended the NUJ FCT Council for its sustained partnership with the Chinese Embassy and the China Cultural Centre.
States
Tinubu hails Ebonyi’s support for APC, urges massive votes for party
Mr Shettima urged the people of Ebonyi to support his bid for a second term, saying their continued support is important to sustaining the gains his administration has recorded.
