Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, yesterday began his tour in Africa, whch would span four countries,namely, Nigeria, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Chad.

At FOCAC, Chinese president, Xi Jinping, suggested upgrading bilateral relations between China and African countries with diplomatic ties to strategic relations and elevating China-Africa relations to an all-weather community with a shared future for the new era.

“Wang Yi’s visit is at the invitation of these countries and reinforces China’s long-standing tradition of strengthening Sino-African relations,” the statement read.