On November 19, 2019, Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong met with outgoing Sudanese Ambassador to China Ahmed Shawer.

Speaking positively of Ahmed Shawer’s contributions to promoting the development of China-Sudan relations during his term of office, Chen Xiaodong hopes that he will continue caring for and supporting the development of China-Sudan relations in future. Ahmed Shawer highly appraised Sudan-China relations, appreciated China’s strong support for his fulfillment of duties during his tenure, and expressed that he will consistently contribute to the cause of Sudan-China friendship.