Nigeria and three other African nations will host the Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Wang Yi, from January 5 to January 11, 2025.
The planned visits, which include stops in Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, and Chad, were announced in a statement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Friday. According to Mao, the visits are being conducted at the invitation of the respective countries.
This marks the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign minister’s first overseas trip of the year is dedicated to Africa, underscoring China’s commitment to its diplomatic ties with the continent.
Wang Yi’s visits are part of his annual tradition aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between China and African nations.
