CIDCA vice-chairman meets with CEO of AFD

Zhao Fengtao, vice-chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with Rémy Rioux, chief executive officer of the French Development Agency (AFD), on Feb 13, during his visit to France.

Zhao gave a detailed introduction of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), including its background, main contents and the CIDCA's role in implementing the initiative. He said that the CIDCA is looking forward to pragmatic cooperation with the AFD in making the GDI a common initiative and action supported by the global community, and contributing to the realization of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Rioux welcomed Zhao's visit and expressed his hope to strengthen communication with the CIDCA in international development cooperation, and in exploring trilateral cooperation to jointly respond to global challenges.

Xu Wei, director-general of the CIDCA's Department of International Cooperation, also attended the meeting.