Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday expressed China’s willingness to comprehensively expand mutually beneficial cooperation to support Chad’s development and revitalization.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno in the African nation’s capital, N’Djamena.

He said China seeks to deepen exchanges on governance experience, solidify political trust through shared values, comprehensively expand mutually beneficial cooperation to support Chad’s development and revitalization, and jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.

Wang pointed out that after Mahamat took office, his first visit outside the region was to China to attend the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing last year, with the visit concluding successfully and contributing to the summit’s achievements. During the visit to China, the two heads of state jointly elevated the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, ushering in a new phase of cooperation between the two countries.

China has always advocated that all countries, big or small, strong or weak, are equal, Wang said, noting that China opposes all forms of hegemony, bullying and unilateralism.

He added that China appreciates Chad’s efforts in staying independent and self-reliant, and pursuing development and revitalization that suits its national conditions, and is ready to work with Chad to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and the outcomes of the FOCAC summit.

Mahamat told Wang that China is Chad’s important strategic partner and a reliable friend, and their bilateral relationship serves as a model of mutual respect and win-win cooperation

China’s cooperation with Africa has always been based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, yielding fruitful results, he said. He also expressed gratitude to China for its enduring support for Africa’s development, particularly Chad’s progress.

Chad firmly supports China’s efforts to safeguard its territorial integrity and achieve national unity while opposing interference in its internal affairs, he stressed.

China is committed to upholding global fairness and justice, playing a constructive role in addressing key international issues, the Chadian president said, noting that Chad is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China to uphold shared positions and protect common interests.

Wang also met with Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina and held talks with Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah on Wednesday.

The Chinese foreign minister expressed his anticipation for Halina’s continued support for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in his capacity as prime minister to achieve greater progress in bilateral ties.

China is willing to strengthen all-around cooperation with Chad, steadfastly support each other on major issues, jointly oppose power politics and bullying, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of both sides, and uphold international fairness and justice, Wang said.