ADDIS ABABA — The achievements of Chinese modernization present significant opportunities for Ethiopia and Africa to realize a new brighter prospect of success, according to Shen Qinmin, Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, speaking at an event in Addis Ababa marking the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the achievements of Chinese modernization offer substantial opportunities for Ethiopia and Africa. The event was attended by former President of Ethiopia Mulatu Teshome, senior military officers of the Ethiopian Defense Force, military attachés of the diplomatic corps, and invited guests from various countries. In his speech, Shen highlighted the PLA’s history under the Communist Party of China and emphasized the military’s role as a strong force for world peace.
Shen also highlighted the global development, security, and civilization initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, which provide pathways and support for building a community with a shared future for mankind. He expressed China’s commitment to enhancing its bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Ethiopia and Africa on the path to modernization and a shared future. “China shares its opportunities with the rest of the world. China and Ethiopia are now working hand in hand on the path to modernization. The remarkable achievement of Chinese modernization will bring Ethiopia and Africa chances and opportunities that lead to new brighter prospects,” Shen elaborated.
Defense Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, Senior Colonel Liu Zhaofeng, stated that the Chinese military will continue to fulfill its commitment to safeguarding peace and strengthening cooperation with Ethiopia by advancing the relationship between the two armed forces. Former Ethiopian President Ambassador Mulatu Teshome congratulated China on the occasion of its Army Day and highlighted China’s contributions to promoting global development, peace, and security. “The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is firmly committed to maintaining and safeguarding world peace and international security by playing the narration of forging a community with a shared future for mankind,” he said.
Ambassador Mulatu noted that China and Ethiopia have been longtime friends and partners, working closely on the path of development. He emphasized that the Ethio-China strategic cooperation partnership demonstrates the strong friendship between the two countries.