Senior African officials and experts have described the rapidly deepening cooperation between Africa and China in science, technology, and innovation as a transformative partnership, crucial for achieving modernization and sustainable development across the continent.
The remarks were made during the China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Day, held Friday at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme “New Opportunities for Innovation Cooperation: Joining Hands to Realize Modernization.” Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla, highlighted the partnership as a cornerstone of South-South cooperation that is reshaping futures and redefining global development narratives.
African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Gaspard Banyankimbona, emphasized that science and technology are essential drivers of resilience, inclusive growth, and dignity, noting Africa’s potential to accelerate its transformation by adapting Chinese solutions in areas such as agriculture, digital infrastructure, and water management. The event brought together policymakers, diplomats, and experts to strengthen and deepen the strategic China-Africa partnership for a shared and innovative future.