CIDCA chairman meets with Australian FM

Wang Xiaotao, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne on Nov 8.

The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the field of international development.

Payne introduced the key areas of Australia's foreign aid work and said that Australia and China have great potential for cooperation in the field of international development. The Australian Foreign Ministry is willing to conduct in-depth exchanges with the CIDCA on policy communication and experience sharing, and explore projects of common interest.

Wang introduced China's foreign aid policy and the main situation of the CIDCA. He said that China is willing to work together with Australia to create a good atmosphere for cooperation, strengthen policy exchanges, and explore tripartite cooperation on the premise of fully respecting the will of recipient countries.