On October 27, Amb. Jiang Feng, Head of the Mission of China to the African Union, met with Amb. Fathallah Sijilmassi, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for G20 and Global Issues. Minister Counselor Lyu Ruihao was present.

Amb. Jiang stated that global growth is losing steam, unilateralism and protectionism are running unchecked, international economic and trade order is facing serious disruptions, and countries are confronting major development challenges. The G20, as the premier platform for global economic cooperation, should play its coordinating role on key issues concerning the global economy in an objective, impartial and balanced manner based on the principle of consensus through consultation and equal participation. China and the African Union are both important G20 members. China stands ready to join hands with the African Union to enable the G20 to play a positive role. Amb. Jiang also outlined the four principles proposed by President Xi Jinping on the constructive participation of relevant parties in the resolution of African hotspot issues, and a four-point proposition on China-Africa mining cooperation. 

Amb. Sijilmassi highly praised the important principles and proposition put forth by President Xi Jinping, and expressed the willingness to deepen cooperation with China within the G20 and other key multilateral platforms, to play a greater role in reforming and improving global governance, and to work together to create a prosperous and bright future for both China and Africa.