TUNIS, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd China Lecture was held here on Saturday, featuring more than 100 participants from diplomacy, universities and research institutions from China and Tunisia.

Under the theme of "Deepen China-Africa Cooperation to Spearhead the Global South's Modernization Process" and co-organized by the China-Africa Institute and the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (ISLT), the event covered topics on China's poverty alleviation experience, China-Tunisia cooperation, and the inspiration of China's modernization for China-Africa cooperation.

Noting the similar historical experiences and constant mutual support and respect between Tunisia and China, ISLT Director Hichem Messaoudi said in his speech that the Tunisian academic community is willing to serve as a bridge for developing Tunisia-China and Africa-China relations, and further promote Tunisia-China cooperation in various fields.

Achieving modernization is an inalienable right of all countries and a common task for China and African countries to pursue national development and people's well-being, said Zhou Yunfan, vice-president of the China-Africa Institute.

The common experiences and similar goals have brought China and African countries closer, with the two sides supporting each other on economic development and national rejuvenation, and with the space for bilateral cooperation constantly expanding, Zhou said.

China and African countries should work together to promote a modernization that is fair, open and win-win, people-oriented, diverse and inclusive, ecologically friendly, peaceful and secure, Zhou added. Enditem

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