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From September 4 to 6, the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was grandly held in Beijing. The theme of this summit was "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." Leaders from African member states of FOCAC, as well as representatives from relevant African regional and international organizations, attended the summit's related events.Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation.
Venue of the summit opening ceremony
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Against the backdrop of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is invited to pay an official visit to China.
President Xi Jinping Meets with President Emmerson Mnangagwa
(Photo source: Xinhua News Agency)
During the summit, Mr. Dai Jun, Chairman of AGRIFAM Co., Ltd., met with Zimbabwean President H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa. The two sides held discussions and exchanged views on further deepening pragmatic cooperation.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa meets with Chairman Dai Jun
President Mnangagwa expressed his appreciation for AGRIFAM's active participation in the construction and enhancement of Zimbabwe's agricultural sector and recognized the company's demonstrated strength and capabilities. He encouraged AGRIFAM to fully leverage its professional expertise to bring more experience and technology in agricultural and livestock industry chain development to Zimbabwe and other African countries.
Mr. Dai Jun, Chairman of AGRIFAM, expressed his gratitude for the trust and support extended by President Mnangagwa. He stated that AGRIFAM would continue to deepen cooperation with Zimbabwe by drawing on its professional experience and capabilities in the agricultural and livestock equipment industry, and aimed to extend the agricultural industry chain and contribute to Zimbabwe's economic and social development as well as the improvement of its people's living standards.
During the meeting, AGRIFAM held a signing ceremony with representatives of Zimbabwean agricultural enterprises, establishing a solid foundation for further deepening cooperation. President Emmerson Mnangagwa witnessed the signing ceremony on site.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa witnesses the signing ceremony on site
During the same period, Mr. Dai Jun, Chairman of AGRIFAM, held talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
Venue of the meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Chairman Dai Jun
Chairman Dai Jun provided a detailed overview of AGRIFAM's current development status and future development plans in Egypt. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly engaged in extensive discussions on potential future agricultural cooperation between the two sides. He emphasized that strengthening collaboration in the agricultural sector, promoting technical training and localized development, and enhancing Egypt's local technological reserves and talent cultivation would contribute to regional economic integration. Additionally, these efforts would boost the competitiveness of both China and Egypt in the global supply chain, reflecting the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Beijing Television produces a special coverage on this event.
Following the opening ceremony, Chairman Dai Jun stated in an exclusive interview with the media that after listening to the keynote speech delivered by the President Xi Jinping at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the company felt greatly inspired. This has further strengthened our resolve to increase investment in African countries, bringing China's advanced agricultural equipment technology and successful experiences in agricultural industry chain development to more African nations and regions. We are committed to working hand in hand with the people of Africa for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, jointly pursuing a sustainable future for agriculture.
bjhn@agrifamgroup.com
