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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 42106, member: 636"] Ministers from China and Africa met to discuss quick action on development partnerships agreed at last year's Beijing summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the 25-year partnership serves as a model for developing nations working together. African officials want faster progress on 10 partnership areas that could boost economic growth across the continent. Leaders emphasized pushing forward with modernization projects that benefit both regions. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the world's second-largest economy and African nations. Congo Brazzaville Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso called for rapid implementation of development initiatives. He stressed that swift action on partnerships would deliver greater benefits to African people. Zimbabwe Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira praised China's assistance across multiple sectors. He highlighted agriculture and mining as key areas where Chinese investment has helped Zimbabwe grow. The minister noted that these partnerships create crucial opportunities for advancing national development goals. China has invested billions of dollars across Africa through major infrastructure projects. Zimbabwe received funding for the New Parliament Building and Hwange Power Station improvements. Chinese companies also built the Dinson Iron and Steel Company facility. These investments cover education, technology cooperation, tourism, mining and infrastructure development. China ranks among Zimbabwe's largest sources of foreign direct investment through various economic partnerships. [/QUOTE]

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