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During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and boosting cooperation across the Global South. Xi emphasized deepening the China-Senegal strategic partnership, enhancing mutual political trust, and advancing shared development through key projects in infrastructure, energy, and digital innovation. He also called for stronger cultural and youth exchanges ahead of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Sonko echoed these sentiments, affirming Senegal’s support for the One-China policy and pledging deeper collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative. Together, both leaders envisioned a unified Global South voice on global governance, equity, and peace.
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