BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A
milestone China-Africa summit concluded in the Chinese capital Sunday afternoon
with an ambitious action plan that aims to boost bilateral cooperation to a
higher level.
China and Africa will strengthen cooperation in
politics, economy, international affairs and social development, says the action
plan adopted at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
(FOCAC).
The document endorsed by leaders of China and 48
African nations attending the unprecedented high-profile diplomatic gathering in
China-Africa history charted a roadmap of cooperation for the 2007-2009 period.
The two sides agreed to continue the momentum of
high-level visit and dialogue to enhance traditional friendship and mutual
trust, promote exchange of views and close coordination on bilateral relations
and major international and regional issues, and share experience on governance
to pursue common development and progress. Full story
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