Presidents of African nations hail cooperation

Beijing lauded for being a steady partner helping to foster growth

African leaders attending the ongoing Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation hailed the prospects of Sino-African ties, saying the Belt and Road Initiative helps boost partnerships.

China-Africa cooperation is "strongly based on sincere friendship" and "mutual respect", said Denis Sassou Nguesso, president of the Republic of the Congo. "We think we are on the right path, not only Congo but all Africa."