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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 07, 2024

Eritrea: President Isaias met and held talks with Chinese Envoy

The discussion centered on the progress in Eritrea-China strategic ties, as well as regional and international issues of mutual importance

President Isaias Afwerki met with Ambassador Xue Bing, Special Envoy of the People’s Republic of China to the Horn of Africa, at the Denden Guest House this morning. The discussion centered on the progress in Eritrea-China strategic ties, as well as regional and international issues of mutual importance. Regarding peace…

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- Rwanda: Ambassador Wang Xuekun Paid a Visit to the Mayor of Kigali City (1)
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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda | Apr 06, 2024

Rwanda: Ambassador Wang Xuekun Paid a Visit to the Mayor of Kigali City

Ambassador Wang thanked the Kigali municipal government for the public services provided to the embassy, and stressed that China is willing to strengthen the friendship with Kigali

On April 5th, Ambassador Wang Xuekun paid a visit to Dusengiyumva Samuel, the Mayor of Kigali City. The Commercial Counselor Mr. Gao Zhiqiang attended. Ambassador Wang thanked the Kigali municipal government for the public services provided to the embassy, and stressed that China is willing to strengthen the friendship with Kigali, and explore cooperation in capacity-building,…

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- Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng Attends the Handover Ceremony of $500,000 Humanitarian Assistance in Cash from the Chinese Government to Zambia
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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia | Apr 06, 2024

Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng Attends the Handover Ceremony of $500,000 Humanitarian Assistance in Cash from the Chinese Government to Zambia

The past months have seen China and Zambia working together to materialize the nine assistance measures announced by China to keep cholera under control

On 3 April, Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng and Hon. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance and National Planning of Zambia, jointly attended the handover ceremony of $500,000 humanitarian assistance in cash from the Chinese Government to Zambia. Mr. Wang said as the cholera outbreak hit Zambia this January, the Chinese Government and people acted quickly and offered…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Apr 06, 2024

India: Visit of Secretary (Economic Relations) to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya

The visit by Secretary (ER) is a reaffirmation of India's commitment to further strengthen its ties of friendship with Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya and to maintain the momentum of high level contacts between India and countries in Africa

Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, will pay a visit to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya from April 7-12, 2024. He will be accompanied by AS(E&SA), Shri Puneet R. Kundal. 2. In Rwanda, Secretary (ER) will represent the Government of India, in the event marking…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia | Apr 01, 2024

Zambia: Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng Hosts a Symposium on Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind

Nearly 40 representatives from Zambian think tanks and media houses attended

On 29 March 2024, Mr. Wang Sheng, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia held a Symposium on Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: a Better Understanding of China’s Foreign Policy and China-Zambia Cooperation, making a comprehensive introduction of the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China’s recently-concluded Two Sessions,…

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- Namibia: Counselor Wei Jinming Attends the Awards Ceremony of the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Held by Highline Secondary School (1)
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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Namibia | Apr 01, 2024

Namibia: Counselor Wei Jinming Attends the Awards Ceremony of the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Held by Highline Secondary School

The Chinese Ambassador Scholarship was established in 2017 with the aim of supporting the development of Namibia's basic education and promoting China-Namibia friendship and people-to-people exchanges

On March 20, 2024, Counselor Wei Jinming attended the awards ceremony of the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship at Highline Secondary School in Khomas Region. More than 500 people attended the event, including Ms. Victoria Shikwambi, Inspector of Education Khomas Region, and the students and teachers of Highline. Counselor Wei congratulated the school for the great performance of the school learners in the…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Mar 28, 2024

Uganda And Republic of Korea Discuss 2024 Korea-Africa Summit

The summit aims to strengthen the partnership between Korea and African Countries in various areas, including trade, investment, infrastructure, and development

Hon. John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/Regional Affairs, held a meeting with Korean Government Representative for the Korea-Africa Summit 2024, Mr.Jung Kihong at the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The meeting focused on the preparations for the upcoming summit, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in June…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Mar 27, 2024

Envoys of five Nations Present Credentials to the President of India

Those who presented their credentials were H.E. Mr Josel Francisco Ignacio, Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioner of Philippines, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kenya and Georgia at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 27, 2024). Those who presented their credentials were: 1. H.E. Mr Josel Francisco Ignacio, Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines 2.…

Source: Council of the European Union | Mar 26, 2024

New Heads of Mission appointed for European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

The decision to appoint Major General Boughani, Ms Limdan and Mr Lančinskas was taken by the Political and Security Committee

The Council appointed today new Heads of Mission (HoM) for three EU’s civilian missions: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). Major General Bettina Boughani was appointed as HoM of EUMM Georgia…

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- Eurasia Africa Summit Welcomes African Energy Chamber (AEC) as Partner
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Source: African Energy Chamber | Mar 19, 2024

Eurasia Africa Summit Welcomes African Energy Chamber (AEC) as Partner

The African Energy Chamber joins the Eurasia Africa Energy Summit 2024 as an Official Partner, strengthening the potential for bilateral cooperation and investment between the two regions

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has signed on as an Official Partner to the first-ever Eurasia Africa Energy Summit (EAES) 2024, taking place on September 19–20 in Astana, Kazakhstan. EAES aims to foster business synergies, technology innovation and knowledge exchange within the energy sector, with a strategic focus on…