Congolese president pledges to strengthen relationship with China

Published: September 29,2023

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso (L, Front) receives the letter of credence presented by the new Chinese ambassador Li Yan in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo, on Sept. 27, 2023. 

“The Republic of the Congo and China are good friends, good partners, and good brothers,” Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso said on Wednesday, pledging to elevate their comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership to a higher level.

The Congolese president praised the bilateral relations while receiving the letter of credence presented by the new Chinese ambassador, Li Yan.

President Sassou Nguesso described the friendship between Congo and China as enduring, emphasizing that the two countries are good friends, good partners and good brothers who share both prosperity and adversity.

Noting the upcoming 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2024, Nguesso vowed to leverage this milestone to initiate a new chapter in the bilateral relations and elevate their comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership to greater heights.

For her part, Li said that under the leadership of the two heads of state, the bilateral relations have advanced steadily.

She committed to collaborating with the Congolese side during her tenure to fully implement the important agreements reached by the two heads of state and promote bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

Xinhua