Friendship with Africa 'solid as rock'

Facing the pressure of the anti-pandemic battle itself, China managed to send emergency aid to its African brothers, providing large amounts of urgently needed goods and materials to the AU and African countries through various channels, Wang said.

China will provide more medical supplies Africa needs, share anti-pandemic experience with its African brothers, dispatch medial experts, assist in the purchase of goods and materials in China, and deepen China-Africa cooperation in the public health sector, he said.

Wang pledged that China will stand firmly with Africa and fight COVID-19 in unity with its African brothers and sisters until a complete victory over the virus on the African continent is achieved.

Regarding the problems reported by some African friends on the anti-epidemic work by some Chinese local governments, Wang stressed that the Chinese side is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of all Chinese and foreign nationals, and treats all foreigners in China equally.

China opposes any differential practices targeting specific communities, he said.

China has always stuck to its friendly policies towards Africa and the two sides are good brothers and good battle companions standing together through thick and thin, Wang said.

The traditional friendship between China and Africa has withstood the test of history and changes in the international situation, is rock-solid and unbreakable, and will definitely not be affected by a single incident or the instigation of some forces, he said.

Under the current circumstances, China and Africa need mutual trust, mutual support and solidarity to tide over this difficult time more than ever, he added.

For his part, Faki said he completely agrees with Wang regarding the friendly relationship between Africa and China.