Not long ago, the second ministerial meeting of the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum was successfully held in Beijing by video. China and Africa have embarked on a path of cooperation with distinctive features on the journey of development and revitalization. China has always been committed to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, actively fulfilled its international responsibilities and obligations, and has been a firm supporter, constructive participant and active contributor to the cause of peace and security in Africa.
Provide strong support for strengthening Africa’s autonomous peacekeeping capabilities. For a long time, China has upheld the concept of righteousness, interests, sincerity, real results, affinity and good faith, firmly supported African countries and regional organizations such as the African Union, resolved African issues in African ways, opposed external forces interfering in Africa’s internal affairs, and provided Africa within its capacity to enhance its independent peacekeeping capabilities. Help and support. Since President Xi proposed the implementation of the “Eight Major Actions” at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2018, China has actively implemented US$100 million in free military assistance to the African Union and supported the construction of the African standing army and the rapid response force for crisis response. We promoted the implementation of the “China-Africa Peace and Security Cooperation Fund”, overfulfilled 50 security assistance projects, and provided equipment, materials, training and other support for Africa’s efforts to maintain peace and stability. The Chinese military has continuously maintained close high-level exchanges with African militaries, actively carried out military professional and technical exchanges and cooperation, aided the construction of colleges, hospitals and other facilities, sent military experts to Africa, and supported African countries in strengthening national defense and military construction through various means. Autonomous peacekeeping capability.
Provide security products to promote peace and stability in Africa. China has actively participated in the UN peacekeeping operations in Africa. At present, nearly 2,000 Chinese peacekeepers are carrying out missions in Africa. China is the country that sends the largest number of peacekeepers among the permanent members of the UN Security Council, and is also the second largest contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. About 75% of the peacekeeping assessments it pays go to Africa. Since 2008, the Chinese navy has regularly dispatched ships to the Gulf of Aden to perform escort missions. A total of 41 escort formations have been sent to provide safety protection for more than 7,000 Chinese and foreign ships in more than 1,500 batches. China has also actively participated in humanitarian aid, fully demonstrating the responsibilities and responsibilities of a major country. In the fight against the Ebola epidemic, China took the lead and rushed to help. After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, China provided 120 batches of material assistance to 53 African countries and the African Union, and sent anti-epidemic medical expert teams or short-term medical teams to 17 African countries to share epidemic prevention and control experience.
Play an active role in improving African security governance. China actively participates in the mediation of hot-spot issues in Africa, supports the settlement of disputes and resolves differences through dialogue and consultation, and plays a constructive role in improving security governance in Africa and promoting the peaceful development of Africa. In recent years, during its tenure as the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, China has proposed to hold open debates on “piracy in the Gulf of Guinea”, “strengthening the capacity building of peace and security in Africa”, and “strengthening peacekeeping operations in Africa”, calling on the international community to increase its commitment to Africa. concern and support for the cause of peace and security. Since 2018, China has held the China-Africa Defense and Security Forum, the China-Africa Dialogue on the Implementation of Peace and Security Operations, the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum, the Security Situation in the Gulf of Guinea, and the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum. The important meeting in the field of peace and security held by African countries further strengthened the coordination of policy positions and deepened the alignment of ideas and actions. In January 2022, China proposed the “Concept of Peaceful Development in the Horn of Africa”, and in June promoted the convening of the first China-Horn of Africa Peace Conference, which aims to promote regional countries to resolve differences through negotiation and better deal with the three-pronged approach of security, development and governance. challenges, and received positive response and support from regional countries.
At present, the century-old changes in the world and the epidemic of the century are intertwined and superimposed, and the instability and uncertainty of the international security situation have risen significantly. China and Africa have always been a community with a shared future, and the sincere friendship is even more evident in times of adversity. China will uphold the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, always stand firmly with Africa, and contribute wisdom and strength to the promotion of peace and security in Africa.
