The Peoples Republic of China has called on the relevant parties in Gabon to resolve their differences through dialogue, restore normal order as soon as possible, and ensure the personal safety of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the appeal during a press conference on Wednesday, according to Indian outlet, Wion News.
“China is closely following the developing situation in Gabon,” Wenbin said, adding that, “We call on all sides in Gabon to proceed from the basic interests of the country and the people, resolve differences through dialogue, (and) restore normal order as soon as possible.”
The Chinese foreign minister, however, appealed to all parties to “guarantee the personal safety of President Bongo, and uphold national peace and stability.”
Wion reports that Bongo, who visited Beijing in the month of April this year, was greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “old friend”.
Xi also hailed Bongo’s “significant achievements” in development.
Bongo, in turn, thanked China for its “valuable assistance in promoting Gabon’s economic diversification and industrialisation,” a readout from state news agency Xinhua said.
