Strengthened China-Africa ties urged ahead of summit

As China and Africa reflect on their achievements since the inauguration of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, in 2000, experts emphasize the need for attention to further solidify bilateral relationship.

During a virtual FOCAC dialogue hosted by the Ghana-based Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory on Tuesday, they highlighted the upcoming FOCAC summit in Beijing from Sept 4 to 6 as a good opportunity to enhance China-Africa relations.

The meeting will be the fourth time it is held in the form of a summit, via which the two sides will celebrate friendship, explore cooperation and chart the course for the future, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.