Welcome Remarks at the Opening of the Strategic Reflection on the implementation of the FOCAC Action Plan through an Enhanced Synergy and Alignment between Agenda 2063 and FOCAC Commitments
H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD AU Permanent Representative to the People's Republic of China
Beijing | 2 December 2025
Your Excellency, Mr. Cyprien Mamina, Ambassador of the Republic of Congo and Co-Chair of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation
Your Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China
H.E Mrs. Dalva Allen Ambassador of the Republic of Angola and Chair of African Union
Distinguished Ambassadors of AU Member States in Beijing
Your Excellency Ibrahima Sory Sillah, Ambassador of Senegal and immediate past co-chair of FOCAC
Your Excellency Mr. Jingning, Deputy Director General of the Department of West Asian and African Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of P.R.C
Mr. Mr. Li Qi, Counselor of the Department of African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P.R.C
Mr. Lahcen Kers, Advisor of the Chairperson of the AU Commission representing the Chief of Staff
Director Idris Amine Adoum Director of Economy, Infrastructure, Trade, industrialization and Regional Integration- AUDA-NEPAD
Esteemed Representatives of the Departments of Political Affairs, Peace and Security; Partnership Management and Resource Mobilization Directorate; Infrastructure and Energy Department and the Office of the Legal Counsel
Your Excellency, Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, United Nations Resident Coordinator in China,
Excellency Dr. Erasmus Morah and Madam Ama Sande, Representatives of UNAIDS and UNICEF, respectively
Friends from the Media,
Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning,
It is a distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you all to this Strategic Reflection on the implementation of the FOCAC Action Plan through an Enhanced Synergy and Alignment between Agenda 2063 and FOCAC Commitments. I extend my deep appreciation to all of you for honoring our call for this important strategic dialogue, which seeks to chart practical pathways for a more coherent and results-oriented partnership between Africa and China. My special gratitude to our dean for his leadership in convening this important gathering. Merci infiniment.
