Conakry: Guinea and China share a long-standing traditional friendship and their practical cooperation has strongly supported Guinea's nation-building and economic development, Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya said here on Friday. Doumbouya made the remarks when he received the letters of credence presented by the new Chinese Ambassador to Guinea Sun Yong.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Doumbouya stated that Guinea will work with China to deliver even more fruitful results through high-level cooperation and further improve the well-being of both peoples. The President emphasized the importance of the continued partnership between the two nations.

Sun Yong, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Guinea, affirmed that China will adhere to the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. He expressed China's commitment to elevating the traditional friendly relations with Guinea to a higher level, ensuring that the outcomes of mutually beneficial cooperation will deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

Sun Yong arrived in Guinea on August 3 to assume his new role, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.