Xi envisions summit with African leaders

President Xi Jinping sent congratulations on Sunday to the opening of the leaders' meeting of the 31st African Union Summit in Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania.

Hailing the African Union as a model of the continent's unity and self-development, Xi said the organization has actively pushed forward its integration process.

Xi said member nations have continued to speak with one voice on major international and regional issues and have continued to increase their ability to safeguard peace and security.