On September 11, Minister Zhang Wei, Deputy Head of Mission of China to the African Union, and his team paid a visit to the African Energy Commission (AFREC). They discussed  directions for future cooperation and key priorities of energy cooperation between China and the African Union.

Mr Yagouba Traore, Head of Policy Planning and Strategy, Mr Samson Bel-Aube Nougbodohoue, Head of Energy Statistics and Information System, and Mr Mehdi Khouili, Principal Policy Officer, Capacity Building and Country Support participated in the discussion and provided a comprehensive introduction to their business development and partnerships. They expressed their expectation to deepen concrete project cooperation with China under the China-AU Energy Partnership framework to promote energy accessibility and sustainable development in Africa.

Minister Zhang pointed out that energy serves as a vital material foundation for economic and social development. China has accumulated substantial practical experience in advancing energy transition, establishing new energy supply systems, and developing energy related new quality productive forces—all of which offer valuable lessons for Africa. Moving forward, China stands ready to work with the African Union to thoroughly implement the energy-related outcomes of the Ten Partnership Actions and the Beijing Action Plan to ensure Africa's energy security.