Wang Yi Holds Talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone

BEIJING, China, November 11, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On Nov. 6, 2013, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with the visiting Foreign Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone Samura Kamara.

Wang Yi said that for the 42 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Republic of Sierra Leone, both sides have worked in unity and helped each other, and supported each other on issues concerning core interests. No matter how strong China grows, we will always be a trustworthy friend and partner of all African peoples. China will implement the spirit of President Xi Jinping's correct idea of morality and profits, strengthen political mutual trust with the Republic of Sierra Leone, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, to create more integrating points of bilateral interests and growth points of cooperation, turning cooperation potentials into real achievements and realizing the common development of China and Africa.

Samura Kamara said that the Republic of Sierra Leone regards China as an important partner, and thanks China for its long-term and strong support for the peace, stability, reconstruction and development of the Republic of Sierra Leone. China has become a strategic partner who helps Africa realize self-confidence, self-reliance and self-improvement, Africa will always keep the door open to China, and is willing to carry out all-round cooperation with China. He also condemned the violent terrorist attack that recently happened in Beijing.