China, South Africa call for closer South-South cooperation
2026-01-10 09:14:14 source：CGTN
January 10, 2026
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation on Saturday with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, calling for both countries to uphold multilateralism and strengthen South-South cooperation.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) on the 114th anniversary of its founding, expressing confidence that through the concerted efforts of the ANC, South Africa will unite to address external disruptions and achieve national development and revitalization.
China stands ready to maintain high-level exchanges with South Africa, expand inter-party interactions, strengthen strategic mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation, he said, noting that China will facilitate the implementation in South Africa of its zero-tariff measures for Africa and support South Africa's economic development, so as to deliver benefits to the South African people.
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