Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Holds a Virtual Reception Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
2021-09-28 21:46

On September 28, the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia held a virtual reception to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan delivered a keynote speech. H.E. Mulatu Teshome, former President of Ethiopia, H.E. Molalign Asfaw, Director General of Asia Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, and Dr. Melaku Mulualem, Head of Project Coordination and Partnership Affairs of the Institute of Strategic Affairs attended and addressed the ceremony via video links.

 

Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan delivered a passionate speech stating that the founding of New China 72 years ago marked the rebirth of the Chinese nation, and started a momentous journey toward rejuvenation and prosperity of the country. These greatful achievements came from the unremitting effort of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese people in exploration, expedition and innovation based on national conditions.

 

The year 2021 is a meaningful year in the history of New China, as it marks the CPC's centenary. At this historic juncture, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China will keep forging ahead with a greater sense of urgency, in the glorious pursuit of national rejuvenation.

 

Ambassador Zhao underscored that China will remain committed to peace, development, cooperation, and mutual benefit, and to the path of peaceful development. China will work to build a new type of international relations and a human community with a shared future, promote high-quality growth of Belt and Road cooperation, and translate China's new development achievements into new opportunities for the world.

 

Both China and Ethiopia are ancient civilizations. The two countries' people have the shared character of tenacity and perseverance. China-Ethiopia traditional friendship is time-tested and keeps gaining strength. In recent years, with the commitment and guidance of President Xi and Prime Minister Abiy, the two countries have enjoyed frequent high-level exchange, consolidated political mutual trust, supported each other on issues of core concerns and achieved fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation. China-Ethiopia Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership has kept growing in both depth and width, setting a shining example of China-Africa relations.

 

Ambassador Zhao emphasized that China will uphold multilateralism to safeguard world peace and stability. China strongly opposes arbitrary unilateral sanctions or the use of force, or interference in other countries' internal affairs. China firmly supports Ethiopia's efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty and independence, believes that the government has the capacity and wisdom of managing internal affairs, and will continue to work along with the Ethiopian people for peace, stability and prosperity.

 

As FOCAC conference is going to be held this year, China is ready to take this opportunity with Ethiopia and other African countries to draw new blueprints, build new consensus and explore new areas for cooperation, with a view to deepening China-Africa relationship.

 

Ambassador Zhao pointed out the past 72 years witnessed great changes in China. China is at another crossroads as the country is on the march with the 14th five-year plan, toward the second centenary goal of building a strong modern socialist country and the great national renewal. China will work with Ethiopia to scale new heights in the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, bringing more tangible benefits to the two countries and peoples, and making more contributions to peace, stability and prosperity in the world.

 

The guests expressed sincere wishes for a joyous Chinese National Day, spoke highly of China's tremendous development achievements and the stable growth of China-Ethiopia relationship. The reception ended successfully in a friendly and warm atmosphere.