China and Rwanda mark 55 years of diplomatic ties with exchange of congratulatory messages
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Rwandan counterpart Nduhungirehe exchanged congratulatory messages on the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, pledging to deepen cooperation under the China-Africa cooperation framework.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Rwandan Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe exchanged congratulatory messages on 12 November to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Rwanda, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in his message that China and Rwanda had consistently supported each other since the establishment of ties, regardless of changes in the international landscape. He expressed willingness to work with Nduhungirehe to implement the important consensus reached by the two countries' heads of state and the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in order to elevate the China-Rwanda comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level.
In his message, Nduhungirehe said China had made significant contributions to Rwanda's reconstruction and development through cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, trade and investment. He said Rwanda was committed to deepening cooperation with China and strengthening the partnership to realise the shared vision of the two countries and their peoples.
China and Rwanda established diplomatic relations on 12 November 1971. The two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023.