摘要：KINSHASA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The China-Central Africa International Colloquium, held Thursday in Kinshasa, capital of the Democr

KINSHASA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The China-Central Africa International Colloquium, held Thursday in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), attracted over 200 participants from China and seven Central African countries to discuss the implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

Chinese Ambassador to the DRC Zhao Bin said in his address that Central Africa, being the "heart of the continent," plays a crucial role in the continent's development.

China stands ready to work hand in hand with the African side to deepen cooperation in priority areas such as sharing governance experience, pursuing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and coordinating international affairs, so as to promote the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, said Zhao.

Zhou Pingjian, vice president of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, noted that this year marks the 25th anniversary of FOCAC. Over the past 25 years, FOCAC has vigorously advanced China-Africa relations, delivering tangible benefits to people and serving as a model of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South.

Zhou stressed that China and Africa, as important members of the Global South, must shoulder the historic responsibility of upholding international fairness and justice, safeguarding peace and promoting common development.

Francois Muamba Tshishimbi, coordinator of the Presidential Strategic Advisory Council, an organ under the DRC Presidency, said in his address that Central African countries and China share a common vision for development, and that only unity and mutually beneficial cooperation will fully unlock the potential of the partnership in favor of peace and development.

He reaffirmed that the DRC is ready to work with all parties by leveraging the role of think tanks and research centers to contribute to strengthening pragmatic cooperation and promoting regional prosperity.

The colloquium was co-hosted by the Presidential Strategic Advisory Council of the DRC and the Chinese embassy in the country. Participants from both sides also held discussions on topics such as promoting high-quality BRI cooperation and advancing industrial, energy, agricultural and economic cooperation.

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