Keynote Address at the opening of the Annual Conference of the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) on the theme: Henan and Africa, Hand in Hand for a Better Future. The First Promotion Conference for Henan-Africa Cooperation & Investment Opportunities

By H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Dr. Sarjoh BahPermanent Representative of the African Union to the People’s Republic of China
Zhengzhou, 5 December 2025
Excellency Mr. Li Tao, Vice Governor Henan Provincial People’s GovernmentDistinguished Representatives of the Henan Provincial People’s GovernmentMr. Fang Qiuchen, Chairman of China International Contractors Association H.E. Aminata Koita, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to China H.E. Maria Gustava, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to China Mr. Qin Ling, Board Chairman of the China Henan International Cooperation Group, CHICO. Mr. Zhang Wei, CHICO Overseas Business Director of Projects in Africa. Representatives of various institutions and organizationsLadies and Gentlemen
Good afternoon.