On October 22, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks with Congolese Foreign Minister Bonda in Beijing. Wang Yi said that President Xi Jinping and President Sassou have established strong mutual trust and friendship, providing an important political guarantee for the development of Sino-Democratic Republic of the Congo relations, which are developing strongly. The Congo was the first African country to sign an early harvest arrangement of a partnership agreement for joint economic development with China, and cooperation between the two countries in various fields has achieved positive results. China appreciates the legitimate position of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in adhering to the one-China principle and supporting China in safeguarding its core interests. China also continues to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in embarking on a path of development in line with national conditions, taking the country's destiny into its own hands, and opposing bullying by all external forces. Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, China is willing to plan the next stage of high-level contacts with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, strengthen strategic interface, steadily advance practical cooperation, and push bilateral relations to a new level. China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are actively carrying out their duties as co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and the progress rate of implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing summit is close to 100%. The two sides should continue to closely coordinate and prepare for the 10th Ministerial Conference, which is scheduled to be held in 2027, to promote a new round of upgrading the quality of China-Africa cooperation. Wang Yi said that the current role of the United Nations is being challenged. Unilateralism and protectionism are prevalent, and the international order is being seriously impacted. China supports African countries to play a greater role on the international stage, and is willing to work with Africa to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, promote the democratization of international relations, and establish a more just and rational global governance system in line with the common aspirations of the countries of the South. The Congo is a founding member of the International Mediation Court and a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. Both sides should make good use of these multilateral platforms, strengthen communication and coordination, and maintain fairness and justice. Bonda said that China is a good friend and brother of the Congo, and both sides have always trusted and supported each other. Under the guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is ready to deepen cooperation between the two countries in various fields and promote the building of a high-level common destiny between the two countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo supports the series of global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and reaffirms its firm commitment to the one-China principle. The current international and regional situation is complex and serious. Peace and security are being impacted, and it is necessary for the global South to strengthen solidarity and cooperation. The zero-tariff policy implemented by China has benefited a wide range of African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo appreciates the importance China attaches to health and health services in Africa, helping Africa fight the Ebola epidemic and strengthen health infrastructure. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is ready to work with China to prepare for the new Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to promote new and greater development of Africa-China relations.

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