Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti exchanged congratulatory messages Tuesday to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In his congratulatory message to Karti, Wang said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 55 years ago, the traditional friendship between China and Sudan has been consolidated constantly and pragmatic cooperation in various fields between the two countries has generated significant achievements.

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary, China is willing to work together with Sudan to further strengthen diplomatic consultations and coordinations and unceasingly push ahead friendly cooperation, he said.

Karti, for his part, said that the joint celebration reflects both countries' deep satisfaction over their solid and high-level ties, and shows their firm determination to advance and broaden those ties.

Sudan appreciates the great achievements made by China and is fully confident in China's future, Karti added.