Beijing [China], December 30 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Eritrea, Kenya and the Comoros from January 4 to 7.

This visit is in continuation of Chinese foreign ministers' tradition of visiting Africa at the beginning of a year, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the announcement in Beijing on Thursday.

Zhao said Wang will visit the Maldives and Sri Lanka after the African trip. (ANI)

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