Forum on China–Africa Cooperation

FOCAC
Forum on China–Africa Cooperation
中非合作论坛
(Zhōng Fēi hézuò lùntán) (Pinyin)
Forum sur la coopération sino-africaine
AbbreviationFOCAC
Formation10 October 2000
Founder Jiang Zemin
Hu Jintao
Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Salim Ahmed Salim
Founded atBeijing, China
TypeInternational forum
PurposePolitical
FieldsInternational politics
FundingAttendee states
Websitehttp://www.focac.org

The Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) (simplified Chinese: 中非合作论坛; traditional Chinese: 中非合作論壇; pinyin: Zhōng Fēi hézuò lùntán; French: Forum sur la coopération sino-africaine) is an official forum between the People's Republic of China and all states in Africa with the exception of the Kingdom of Eswatini. It is the primary multi-lateral coordination mechanism between African countries and China and since 2018 is viewed by those countries as a cooperation platform within the Belt and Road Initiative.