BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due in Kenya on Saturday for the start of a 5-nation African tour. His visit builds on those made by President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, to push for the growth of the China-Africa relationship.
It's a tradition stretching back a quarter of a century...
"Africa has been the place where each Chinese Foreign Minister chooses to visit first at the outset of a new year, showcasing the great importance attached by the Chinese side to Africa," said Hong Lei, spokesman of Chinese foreign ministry.
Last year, Wang Yi visited countries such as Senegal and Ethiopia.
This time, alongside Kenya, he'll visit Sudan, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Each country faces challenges - particularly around security.
Wang is seeking to deepen friendships and co-operation.
He is also aiming to promote the spirit of the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs, held in Beijing last November. President Xi Jinping told that conference that China's priorities included promoting peace, development and what he called 'win-win co-operation'.
Xi himself chose Africa for his official visit after he took office, in March 2013.
Wang's tour will run until 17 January.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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