Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Cameroon’s President Paul Biya following his re-election, reaffirming the strong and long-standing ties between the two countries.

According to a report obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on Friday, Xi highlighted the traditional friendship shared by China and Cameroon and noted that the two nations have in recent years strengthened political trust and achieved fruitful cooperation across multiple sectors.

The message underscores China’s continuing commitment to strengthening its partnership with Cameroon, reflecting broader efforts to enhance engagement with Africa through diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation.

He emphasised that China and Cameroon have consistently supported each other on core interests and major concerns.

“China attaches great importance to the development of China-Cameroon relations, and is ready to work with President Paul Biya to take the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation as an opportunity to promote the in-depth development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples,” he said.

Xi pointed out that 2026 will mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, describing it as an opportunity to further advance bilateral relations.

He expressed China’s readiness to work with President Biya to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, aiming to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership and ensure that cooperation brings tangible benefits to both peoples.