UN chief hails decision to double aid to Africa
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-11-05 09:50
UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan welcomed on Saturday the
announcement of the Chinese government to double its aid to Africa by 2009.
In a statement released by his spokesman, Annan sent his warm
congratulations to all participants in the Third Summit of the Forum on
China-Africa Cooperation.
He believed that "as Africans demonstrate
renewed resolve to address the challenges confronting their continent, they can
benefit greatly from the experience of their friends in China, who have had such
success in sustaining growth and reducing poverty."
Annan noted that
China and Africa have always spoken with one voice for common aims of
development and economic progress.
"This Summit is a historic
opportunity for China and Africa to build on these shared ideals, and to advance
South-South cooperation," he concluded.
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