Brazzaville (Nov 17th, 2018) – The Republic of Congo should strengthen their cooperation with China, said Anale Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of Republic of Congo, at the opening ceremony of 4th China-Africa Local Government Cooperation Forum.The forum, which was held online on Tuesday, brought together about 300 political leaders from African countries, and officials of local governments and relevant institutions from China and Africa.
On Tuesday, the forum was online and brought together around 300 leaders of African political parties, as well as officials from local governments, Chinese and African institutions.
In his speech via video link from Brazzaville, the Congolese Prime Minister lauded “Congo’s regular participation in the meetings of this forum”, an event that demonstrates “the excellence of multifaceted relations” between the two countries, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Congolese Prime Minister, speaking via videolink from Brazzaville, praised “Congo’s regular participation at the meetings of the forum”, a sign of “excellence in multifaceted relations between the countries,” Xinhua reported.
Noting that his government places “special” emphasis on developing and promoting cooperation between its local communities and other local governments, especially those of China, Makosso highlighted the fruits of the bilateral partnership at the local government level.
Makosso noted that China’s government puts “special” importance on promoting and developing cooperation among its local communities, as well as other local governments.
From twinning programme between bilateral cities, to the donation of anti-Covid-19 medical equipment from Chinese municipalities, as well as reciprocal visits of delegations, the two countries have benefited from the “constant strengthening of the Congo-China partnership at the level of local government,” he said.
He said that the bilateral countries had benefited from “constant strengthening the Congo-China relationship at the local level”, which included a twinning program between their cities and the gift of anti-Covid-19 equipment to Chinese municipalities.There have also been reciprocal visits by delegations.
The two countries should promote the partnership between their local governments, so as to serve the interest of their peoples, said Makosso, calling on both sides to rise to the challenges, especially urban governance, poverty reduction, public health and innovative development.Makosso said that the two countries need to promote partnership among their local governments in order to benefit their citizens.
He urged both sides to meet the challenges of urban governance, poverty reduction and innovative development.
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