Gabon seeks to steer partnership with China towards industrialisation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AGP Gabon
Gabon’s ambassador to China, Anthony Minko Milame, wants to steer bilateral ties towards industrialisation, productive investment and job creation. This priority is due to be discussed during Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to China, scheduled for 3 to 8 November 2026, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
Gabon’s ambassador to China, Anthony Minko Milame, said Libreville wants to redirect its cooperation with Beijing towards productive investment, industrialisation and job creation, in an interview with the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP) on 1 November.
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is due to make a state visit to China from 3 to 8 November 2026. Gabon wants in particular to develop local processing of manganese and timber, its energy capacity, infrastructure, agriculture and agro-industry, according to the ambassador.
Anthony Minko Milame also mentioned cooperation in infrastructure, health, education, training and culture. Diplomatic relations between the two countries, established in 1974, were elevated to a comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership in April 2023.
The visit follows talks on 19 October about a cement plant and 500 homes with China. On 21 October, the Gabonese president also discussed manganese processing with the French ambassador.
