Ethiopian Ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew (right) and Long Yuxiang, executive chairman of the China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) pose for a photo in Beijing on October 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of the Ethiopian Embassy in China

Ethiopian Ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew, met and held a discussion with Long Yuxiang, executive chairman of the China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) in Beijing on October 29.

During their meeting, they explored ways to enhance cultural cooperation between Ethiopia and China.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ethiopia, the friendship between the two countries and the two peoples has grown ever stronger. Particularly, after the China-Ethiopia relations were upgraded to an all-weather strategic partnership, the two sides have firmly seized the important opportunity of jointly building the Belt and Road and a community of a shared future for mankind. Political mutual trust continues to be deepened, and practical cooperation in various fields continues to be advanced.

The CICCC has long been committed to international cultural communication and exchanges, and has conducted various forms of exchanges and cooperation.