China's embassy celebrated the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party yesterday. An opening for cooperation with Malagasy political parties was affirmed on this occasion.

Ji Ping, China's ambassador, delivered remarks yesterday. A hand extended toward Malagasy political parties. This was essentially the thrust of Ambassador Ji Ping's speech yesterday. An address he delivered at the opening of a reception celebrating 105 years of the Chinese Communist Party at the embassy located in Nanisana.

For the occasion, the diplomat emphasized international cooperation between political parties. "The Chinese Communist Party is ready to collaborate and exchange with Malagasy political parties," he declared, stressing that these exchanges will be based on mutual respect, independence, non-interference and cooperation. According to him, this collaboration with foreign political parties is encouraged by Xi Jinping, Chinese president and also leader of the Chinese Communist Party.

A Political Approach

Ambassador Ji Ping added that the Chinese Communist Party "is always willing to learn from other parties, is always open to sharing experiences." He added that "despite ideological and social structural differences, the Chinese Communist Party is ready to strengthen exchanges and experience-sharing with political forces from other countries in the world, including those in Madagascar."

This approach leaning more toward cooperation between political parties, rather than classical diplomacy, could therefore explain the composition of yesterday's guest list. Beyond a handful of government members representing the Executive, most guests were leaders or members of political parties of all persuasions, parliamentarians, students and former beneficiaries of Chinese government exchange programs.

Unusually, it was Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, president of the National Assembly, who spoke during the official remarks. "The history of the Chinese Communist Party is the key to understanding the path that led China to the position it holds today. In these times of refoundation, the dedication shown by the Chinese people to develop China is an example to follow," said the head of the lower chamber.

Garry Fabrice Ranaivoson