{"id":72075,"date":"2026-02-14T19:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72075"},"modified":"2026-02-14T19:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:48:12","slug":"xi-sends-congratulatory-message-to-39th-african-union-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72075","title":{"rendered":"Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, the rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU), and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, on the occasion of the 39th African Union Summit. The message extended warm congratulations to the countries and peoples of Africa as they gather for the summit.<\/p>\n<p>In his message, Xi highlighted the significance of the summit and reaffirmed China\u2019s support for Africa\u2019s development and continental cooperation, underscoring the longstanding partnership between China and the AU. While details in the message were not fully released, the gesture continues a diplomatic tradition of engagement with African leaders on key multilateral platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The summit, taking place amid ongoing discussions on Africa\u2019s strategic priorities, brings together heads of state and government to address issues including economic integration, peace and security, and sustainable development. Ethiopia, as the host nation, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing continental unity and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Xi Jinping\u2019s message follows a pattern of high-level communication in recent years aimed at reinforcing China-Africa ties, including strategic dialogues and summit-level engagements that emphasize cooperation and mutual support on global issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, the rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU), and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, on the occasion of the 39th African Union Summit. 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