China is committed to growing its relations with African countries. Strategic partnership between China and Africa has developed fast over the years, and the two sides are actively implementing the follow-up actions to the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

The cooperation between China and African countries, nevertheless, has aroused suspicions and accusations.

"We hope all parties can view the cooperation between China and African countries in an objective manner, and respect the African friends in choosing cooperative partners by themselves," Yang said.

"If you want to walk fast, walk alone; if you want to walk afar, walk together," Yang cited an African proverb to elaborate on the importance of the cooperation with African countries.

The cooperation between China and African countries is in line with African people's aspiration for stability and development in their own countries, unity among African countries, and fairness and justice of the international order, Yang said.

China and Africa will further promote cooperation in such fields as investment and financing, assistance, African integration, civilian exchanges, peace and security in Africa.

Yang said many countries are now advancing their cooperation with Africa, and China welcomes such cooperation.

Yang said China is willing to develop cooperation with regional organizations such as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and promote establishment of the forum on China-Latin America cooperation.