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Africa Horn
China ready to increase aid to Somalia
2015-12-06
The Chinese play chess, Obama plays marbles (and takes his home)...
China firmly supports Somalia’s efforts of national reconstruction and stands ready to increase its aid to the Eastern African country, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Friday.

China will adhere to the friendly policy in conducting its relations with Somalia, Xi noted during a meeting with the Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit held in Johannesburg.

Reaffirming China’s firm support to the national reconciliation and peace process in Somalia, Xi said that China welcomes the Somalis in all fields and at all levels to visit China for exchange. China will also support the Somali efforts of economic recovery and national reconstruction, said the Chinese president, vowing to increase China’s aid to Somalia and encourage more Chinese enterprises to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation in the African country.

In the security sector, Xi noted that China will continue to help Somalia strengthen its national defense and security capability, and provide assistance to the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Posted by:Steve White

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