Measures To Foster Sino-Cameroon Relations

The presidential convoy that brought Mr Biya and his entourage to meet Mr Wang Yang, President of the National Committee of the Consultative Political Conference of the People of China arrived at the ceremonial ground by 5:30 Beijing time on Friday 31 August, 2018.

Mr Wang who was acting on behalf of the Chinese Head of State was already in front of his office red carpet waiting for the august guest. Accompanied by his official delegation to China for the FOCAC, President Paul Biya and his host immediately had a brief working session before moving for dinner at the adjacent hall of the Diayutei, the official appellation of the reception venue.

Taking the floor as soon as they took their seats, Mr Wang Yang wished a warm welcome to the Cameroonian leader and his entourage. Nothing that Mr Biya is a well-respected African leader, the Senate President said he knew the Head of State already had fruitful discussions with the Chinese President adding that the working session was therefore only a logical continuation of measures to enhance Sino-Cameroon ties.

The Chinese statesman also noted that the FOCAC was out to strengthen existing ties between China and Africa in their win-win cooperation framework. In response, President Paul Biya expressed deep appreciations at the kind words from Mr Wang Yang saying such show of respect to him and his entourage was a mark of confidence and deepening of friendships between the people of Cameroon and China...