The Federal Government has enhanced its relationship with the Republic of China, focusing on the exchange of ideas and fostering mutual understanding to ensure that African and Chinese narratives are recognized globally, especially as these narratives influence geopolitics.
During a seminar on the Promotion and Dissemination of the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine held today in Abuja, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), stated that the magazine, launched in November 2022, serves as both a reflection and a connection for Nigeria-China cooperation.
He described it as “a mirror that illustrates the changing global landscape through African and Chinese viewpoints and a bridge that links diverse peoples and political cultures through dialogue, understanding, and shared development goals.”
Dr. Ochogwu further explained that the Institute’s partnership with the Contemporary World China is part of a broader strategic effort to enhance understanding and relationships between the two nations, as well as between Africa and China.
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“This publication offers insights into nation-to-nation cooperation, international security, peacebuilding, development, and governance.
For Nigeria, it provides a fresh perspective on China’s global engagement and domestic achievements, particularly in poverty reduction, infrastructure development, and diplomatic strategies.”
“Our aim is to create a coordinated strategy to broaden the magazine’s reach, ensuring it is accessible in universities and libraries, and serves as a reference for think tanks, policy institutions, academic circles, and media organizations,” the DG remarked.
In his comments, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, represented by Dr. Wang Jun, noted that the Contemporary World Magazine is a product of collaboration between China and Nigeria.
He emphasized that it is one of the latest results of the growing academic and cultural exchanges between the two nations and Africa as a whole, aimed at enhancing cultural understanding and promoting academic interaction to strengthen state-to-state relations.
He highlighted that the partnership through the Contemporary World Magazine will act as a platform for cultural exchange and mutual learning, facilitating innovative development.
The seminar gathered participants from media, academia, government institutions, and diplomatic missions.
