CIDCA vice-chairman meets with Malagasy ambassador to China

Zhou Liujun, vice-chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with Jean Louis Robinson, ambassador of Madagascar to China, on May 28.

Zhou said that the friendship between China and Madagascar has developed significantly and their practical cooperation has achieved fruitful results under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state.

In facing the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Madagascar supported each other through the hard times and worked together to fight against the pandemic, which is a full reflection of the two nations’ brother-like affection, Zhou said.

China is willing to work with Madagascar to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, to deepen cooperation in such fields as health, agriculture, education and the marine sector, and to promote the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, he said, so as to promote their comprehensive cooperative partnership to a higher level and work hard to build a China-Madagascar community with a shared future.

Robinson thanked China for its valuable support for the economic and social development of Madagascar over the years, especially for its selfless help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Madagascar identifies with the concept of a China-Africa community with a shared future and is willing to enhance the exchanges of governance experience with China, promote cooperation in various fields and realize common development.

The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on specific issues related to development cooperation.