Ties with Cameroon elevated to new level

China pledged on Wednesday to advance cooperation with Cameroon in fields such as infrastructure, industrial development, connectivity, agriculture and healthcare to assist the African country's efforts in developing a diversified economy.

The commitment was made when President Xi Jinping met with visiting Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Beijing. The two heads of state also announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Xi said Biya's attendance at all the FOCAC summits held in Beijing showed the African leader's high regard for developing China-Africa cooperation as well as his profound friendship with China.