Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Taye Atske Selassie on Saturday, celebrating his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Xi highlighted the significant and rapid growth in China-Ethiopia relations in recent years, noting the strengthened political trust and fruitful cooperation in various areas.
He emphasized the importance he places on advancing China-Ethiopia ties and expressed his willingness to collaborate with President Taye in leveraging the outcomes of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit to further enhance their strategic partnership, bringing greater benefits to both countries’ citizens.