FOCAC 2015

Johannesburg Declaration

Highlights

China-Africa relationship to be upgraded to "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership"

African countries should be given representation on the United Nations Security Council to undo "historical injustices"

China and Africa should work together on security

FOCAC should align itself with the goals of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

China's economic restructuring toward services provides opportunities for Africa's industrialization with manufacturing jobs moving to the continent

Explore the linkages between China's Belt and Road Initiative and Africa's economic integration

The BRICS' New Development Bank, based in Shanghai and with an African regional center in South Africa, will support African development

Support for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

The relationship between China and Africa remains one of "mutual benefit"

ACTION PLAN

1. Industrialization

China to upgrade its industrial parks in Africa and set up regional vocational education centers. It will train 200,000 technical personnel in Africa and offer 40,000 other training opportunities in China.

2. Agriculture modernization

Chinese enterprises to engage in large-scale farming and animal husbandry as well as grain processing and storage in Africa to create jobs. China will transfer agricultural technology to Africa.

3. Infrastructure

China will continue to plan, design, build, operate and maintain infrastructure in railways, roads, regional aviation, ports, electricity and telecommunications. It will also set up five transportation universities in Africa.

4. Financial services

Expand renminbi settlement and currency swap arrangements in Africa. Chinese banks and other financial institutions to set up more branches.

5. Green development

China will support Africa's aim for a green and sustainable future with 100 projects to develop clean energy, protect wildlife and build smart cities.

6. Trade and investment

China will negotiate free trade agreements with countries and regional bodies and also increase its imports of African products.

7. Poverty reduction

China will cancel outstanding debt that is set to mature at the end of 2015 for some of the poorest African countries in the form of zero-interest loans.

8. Public health

China will help build an African center for disease control and back cooperation between 20 Chinese and African hospitals.

9. Cultural exchanges

China will build five cultural centers in Africa and provide satellite reception to 10,000 African villages. It will sponsor 2,000 educational opportunities at degree and diploma level and offer 30,000 government scholarships.

10. Peace and security

China will provide $60 million for the building and operation of the African Standby Force.