By Lawal Sale The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking on Saturday at the Chinese New Year Temple FairContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The People’s Republic of China has reiterated its Commitment to Deepening ties with Nigeria just as the two countries are set to mark 55 years of establishing diplomatic relations. This was stated on Saturday by the Chargé de Affairs of the Embassy of the People’s RepublicContinue Reading
At a time when more people overseas are showing a growing interest in daily life in China and the country’s livability through social media and first-hand experiences, China on Thursday said it warmly welcomes foreign visitors to experience the Spring Festival in China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin JianContinue Reading
Ethiopia has expressed interest in hosting the third Russia–Africa summit. This was discloaed by Ethiopia’s State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy, Hadera Abera Admassu, during a meeting with Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin on Friday. “Abera also stressed Ethiopia’s interest in hosting the Russia–Africa summit and confirmedContinue Reading
Former President of Senegal Macky Sall plans to put forward his candidacy for the post of United Nations secretary-general, Senegal’s incumbent President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said during talks with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso. The Congolese president’s press office told African Initiative. “President ofContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the formal expiration of the Russia–United States Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START), bringing to an end the last remaining bilateral nuclear arms control agreement between the two countries. InContinue Reading
A mainland spokesperson said on Thursday that the Taiwan question is “the most important issue in China-US relations.” During a press conference held by the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, a reporter asked how the Office understands Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statement regarding the Taiwan question during his recent phoneContinue Reading
China opposes any country disrupting the international economic and trade order by rules of “small circles,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, in response to a related query about the so-called “critical minerals alliance” established by the United States. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a dailyContinue Reading
Two natives of The Gambia who took part in the special military operation (SMO) as members of the Russian Armed Forces have received Russian passports in the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR). This was reported by the regional press service of Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. “Natives of the RepublicContinue Reading
United States President Donald Trump says he had an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which covered issues including trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Wednesday phone call came several hours after Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which both pledgedContinue Reading
