Eswatini continued self-diplomatic isolation amid resistance to establish formal relations with China is depriving the country significant trade and investment opportunities,eSwatini has about 70% of the population living below the poverty line.
Pineapples from Benin,citrus fruits from the Republic of South Africa,avocados from Kenya,you find all kinds of fresh fruits from Africa on Chinese tables.
As a result,Chinese companies are presenting a variety of affordable choices for African consumers when they decide to buy an electric vehicle.
But in recent years,China-Africa cooperation has been growing deeper,more productive and vibrant, in all this,eSwatini is isolating itself thus depriving the people development opportunities.
Indeed,there are quite a number of mechanisms for international partners to engage with Africa and plans and promises have never been in short supply but, the key is whether Africa’s concerns and priorities are taken seriously.
China's cooperation with Africa,which is part of the South-South cooperation,is based on equality and consent not diplomatic bullying,it does not follow the old model of the big powers and does not hurt or compromise Africa's long-term interests.
China adheres to the principle of sincerity and therefore,real results, amity and good faith and takes the right approach to friendship and interests.
China does not interfere in Africa's internal affairs, does not impose its own will on others,and does not attach any political strings,it has blazed a trail of win-win cooperation with Africa.
China-Africa cooperation follows Africa's needs and in recent years while pursuing synergy with the African Union’s Agenda 2063,China has put forward ten(10) cooperation plans.
Eight(8) major initiatives and nine(9) programs under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC) to support Africa's development and revitalization.
But in August 2023,China announced another package of practical measures to support Africa's industrialization,agricultural modernization and talent training at the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue, showing a firm determination to support Africa's modernization.
China-Africa relations enhancing trade and investment,eSwatini diplomatic isolation depriving the people opportunities(pic:supplied).