Cameroon's ambassador to China Martin Mpana on Saturday called on China and Africa to work hand in hand to maintain a global order with multipolar characteristic.
Attending a ceremony held in Beijing to celebrate Africa Day 2025, Mpana stressed the importance for China and Africa to promote justice and equity with concerted efforts in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).
Africa Day is annually celebrated to mark the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. The OAU was later succeeded by the African Union (AU) in 2002.
"Africa and China have to work hand in hand to maintain global order with a multipolar characteristic. We have to work together for more justice and more equity," he said.
Mpana also acknowledged the all-around outcomes of China-Africa cooperation.
"We need a world open to all, for all, by all, not by some to decide [and] for others to obey. That's it. And I think we are moving toward this direction, and we are happy that China and Africa are building not only a long-lasting friendship, but as well a win-win cooperation," said Mpana.
Stressing that cooperation can bring prosperity and better life to people, Mpana said he hopes Africa's future collaboration with China in technology will help the continent pursue modernization.
"The problem is to bring leaders to understand that people's life matters, children life matters, their education matters, their wellbeing matters. And then, certainly, we will bring modernization to Africa. Africa needs technology as well. That's one thing I have noticed in China. China has a very good mastery of technologies," he said.
Cameroonian diplomat calls for China-Africa cooperation on maintaining multipolar global order
China on Wednesday staged a grand welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin, with both Chinese children and Russian reporters attending the event highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations.
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This is Putin's 25th visit to China.
Ahead of the ceremony on Wednesday morning, Chinese Guard of Honor and the military band were in high spirits, well poised for the occasion.
Among the welcoming crowd were Chinese students waving flowers to greet Putin.
One child said he had visited Russia and found the Russian people very warm and friendly. Another boy spoke fondly of the beautiful scenery he saw during a train journey to St. Petersburg. A girl warmly welcomed President Putin to China and wished him a pleasant stay.
A large number of Russian reporters were present to cover the significant event, witnessing firsthand the growing friendship between the two peoples.
Alina Salionova, a reporter from RT, highlighted the education exchanges between the two countries, as this year and the next year were designated as the China-Russia Years of Education.
"This is also the start of the China-Russia Years of Education. There are many Russian students studying in China, and many Chinese students studying in Russia. If you look around at Moscow State University, you will have a sense of familiarity, because there are many spicy hot pot restaurants near Russian universities," she said.
"I think the most significant change is the visa-free policy between Russia and China. This has significantly brought the people of the two countries and the two nations closer," said Nefedova Alena, a reporter of Russian newspaper Izvestia.
Welcoming crowd, reporters attending welcome ceremony for Putin share views on China-Russia friendship
