Chinese Foreign Minister Confers With Ivorian President on End of Africa Tour
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his tour of Africa in Ivory Coast, Thursday, where he met with President Alassane Ouattara, who said relations between the two nations were "strong," saying their meeting which lasted for over an hour will "benefit not only the Ivory Coast."
"We are truly grateful to the Ivorian side for giving us its firm support on issues affecting our vital interests, including the Taiwan question," said Yi during a press conference with President Ouattara.
Wang began his tour of Africa on Sunday that saw him visit countries like Egypt, Togo and Tunisia.
On Thursday, the U.S. State Department announced that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will embark on a tour of sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in almost a year. Beginning Monday, Blinken will visit Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Angola and Cape Verde, as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.
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