Hordel Biakoro Malonga

Télé Congo Republic of the Congo

Since I arrived here, I have seen that China is a country with a political system committed to democracy and good governance. As a proof [of this], the government will work on improving the livelihoods of all its people. Commitments made will be translated into reality by the realization of different projects related to development. Chinese policies are also oriented toward the development of diplomatic relations and cooperation between China and its partners, at the forefront of which is Africa.

As for the Belt and Road Initiative of China, I see it as an innovative and integrating project championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. For Africa, the initiative is good news, as a number of countries are talking about achieving emergence by the year 2025. It is therefore an open door to economic development for African leaders. For the Republic of the Congo, the initiative can help build five economic zones in the country, including those in Brazzaville, Pointenoire and Oyo. Africa therefore cannot remain on the margin of this great project, which will enable it to join a common cause with significant international partners.

Regarding the speech on Africa, I think the whole African political class is pleased with the Chinese Government’s commitment to pull Africa out of its shackles of underdevelopment and help it become a continent of promising future in the coming years.

China and Africa must continue to work together on the basis of win-win cooperation. Such optimistic discourse on the part of China looks like a glimmer of hope on the horizon for Africa.