Q: It has been reported by media that Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has postponed the scheduled visit to Somalia on 9 January. What are your comments?

A: Due to the schedule change and as a result of the friendly negotiation between the foreign ministries of China and Somalia, the Chinese side has adjusted the itinerary of the visit of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two sides are discussing the ensuing arrangement.

China always attaches importance to the strategic partnership with Somalia. It steadfastly supports Somalia’s justified effort to safeguard its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and stands ready to work jointly with Somalia to continuously facilitate the deepening and development of China-Somalia cooperation in various fields.