Your Excellency, Mr. It is my honor to attend today's celebration of Africa Day. On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, I would like to express congratulations.
May 25 this year is the 56th birthday of Africa Day, we are here getting together to celebrate the tremendous achievements in 56 years made by Africa, and proud of the profound friendship in 56 years forged by China and Africa.
At present, we meet at a time when the world economy is facing both expanding opportunities and rising challenges, complicated by profound and rapid changes in the world. But for a long time, China and Africa have sincerely treated, mutual understanding and support, China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of time and fluctuating international situation.
China and Africa have long formed a community with a shared future and a win-win interests. Developing solidarity and cooperation with African countries is an important basis of China's foreign policy and a long-term and firm strategic choice of China.
China-Africa economic and trade relations have developed rapidly. China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years. China has become the fastest growing market for Africa's exports. According to incomplete statistics, for a long time, China has helped Africa build more than 10, kilometers of highways, more than 6, kilometers of railways, more than 20 airports and terminal buildings, more than 30 bridges and ports, more than 80 power projects, and about stadiums, conference centers and parliament buildings.
