On 1 August, Amb. Jiang Feng, Head of the Mission of China to the African Union, paid a courtesy call on Amb. Maurizio Busanelli, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the African Union.

The two ambassadors exchanged views on the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, strengthening cooperation with the African Union, as well as African and international situation.  

Amb. Jiang expressed his willingness to work closely with Amb. Busanelli to promote Africa-related exchanges of views and cooperation. Amb. Busanelli congratulated Amb. Jiang on his appointment and expressed his readiness to enhance the Italy-China and Europe-China communication and coordination.