On the afternoon of February 28, our President Mr. Zhang Yi and Mr. Dominique Yu, Director of International Liaison Department visited the Embassy of the Republic of Mali, at the invitation of the Ambassador H.E. Mr. Lansina Kone. Both sides had a friendly meeting. Mr. Mahmoud Mohamed Arby, the Councilor also attended.
The Ambassador welcomed our visit, and thanked our foundation for the contributions to boost China-Africa trade development. He hoped to join hands with us to bring benefits to African people and further stimulate local economy. He mentioned that the government of Mali attached great importance to develop diversified economy, hoping to have more cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, mining and other areas. Last but not least, he would like to deepen cooperation with our foundation, and actively participate in our trade activities to enhance the exchanges of trade information, and create more opportunities for bilateral trade development.
President Zhang Yi first thanked the Ambassador for his warm welcome, as well as the full support to our foundation by taking an active part in our events. Our foundation will go on acting as a bridge for communication, and use our resources to help Mali Embassy in economic and cultural exchanges. Meanwhile, our foundation will broaden possible channels for African enterprises to enter Chinese markets through our China-Africa Friendly International Trade Company. The foundation will do what we can to offer assistance, in the hope that both sides will expand more practical cooperation.
The meeting ended in a pleasant atmosphere, which helped strengthen our friendly ties with the Embassy of Mali and make positive contributions to traditional friendship between China and Africa and common development in economy and trade.
President Mr. Zhang Yi (Left) with H.E. Mr. Lansina Kone, the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali(right)