BRAZZAVILLE - China and the Republic of the Congo agreed to set an example for building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Tuesday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks after meeting with the President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Stressing that China and the Republic of the Congo have reached a broad consensus on strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership and deepening China-Africa cooperation, Wang said that both sides agreed to continue solidifying their strong and unwavering friendship and to stand firmly together on issues concerning each other's core interests such as sovereignty, security and development.

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By exchanging governance experience and pursuing development paths suited to their respective national conditions, the two countries aim to join hands to advance modernization, Wang added.

Wang noted that both sides also agreed to remain at the forefront of China-Africa friendship. Following the important consensus reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Sassou, the two countries will accelerate the building of a high-level China-Congo community with a shared future, setting an example for the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, Wang added.

He said both sides also agreed to continue to bolster the influence of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which marks its 25th anniversary this year. As co-chairs of the forum, the two sides will focus on the "Ten Partnership Actions", jointly implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the FOCAC, and outline a clear "timetable" and "roadmap" for the forum's development over the next three years, Wang added.

Noting that both sides agreed to continue upholding international fairness and justice, Wang said that the Chinese side appreciates the Republic of the Congo's unique role in international affairs and is willing to work closely with the country to support Africa in achieving peace and stability, addressing "climate injustice," advocating for a balanced and orderly multipolar world, and promoting inclusive economic globalization, so as to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.

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Meanwhile, Sassou conveyed his New Year greetings and best wishes to Xi through Wang. Recalling that Xi chose Africa for his first overseas trip as Chinese president in 2013, during which he made a historic visit to the Republic of the Congo, Sassou said the visit remains vivid in his memory.

Noting that Africa is playing an increasingly important role in global affairs, Sassou expressed hope that China's emphasis on Africa will lead to greater attention on and more support for the continent on a global scale.

The Chinese president proposed 10 partnership action plans at the Summit of the FOCAC held in Beijing in 2024, which cover all areas of China-Africa cooperation, focus on tackling Africa's pressing challenges, and meet Africa's needs, Sassou said.

Infrastructure, power, agriculture and industrialization are critical issues the Republic of the Congo and other African countries need to solve in order to achieve development, he added.

Noting that this year marks the start of implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, Sassou said the Republic of the Congo, as the FOCAC's co-chair, will spare no effort in advancing the 10 partnership action plans and strive for greater progress in China-Africa cooperation.

For his part, Wang conveyed Xi's cordial greetings and New Year wishes to Sassou.

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Noting that Sassou is a renowned African politician and one of the African leaders who have visited China the most and met with Xi the most, Wang said the deep friendship between the two leaders serves as a vital political guarantee for China-Congo and China-Africa relations.

The Chinese foreign minister's tradition of starting the year with a visit to Africa is a testament to China's unwavering solidarity with African nations, Wang said.

Calling the Republic of the Congo a staunch friend and important partner of China, Wang praised the country's vibrant development under Sassou's leadership. China will remain the country's most reliable friend and partner during its development and revitalization journey, he said.

The Republic of the Congo's role as the FOCAC's co-chair reflects Africa's confidence in the country, Wang said.

These efforts will also enhance the Republic of the Congo's development and elevate its global standing, he added.

On the same day, Wang also held talks with Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso and Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso.