At present, the great changes that have not been seen in the world in a century have accelerated the evolution, the COVID-19 is still spreading, various security challenges are emerging in endlessly, and human society is facing unprecedented challenges. Achieving lasting peace and universal security is the common aspiration of the Chinese and African people. China has always adhered to the correct concept of justice and interests and the concept of truth, affinity and sincerity to develop relations with Africa. China is willing to work with African friends to adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core, safeguard international fairness and justice, promote the implementation of the global security initiative, and build a community with a shared future for China and Africa in the new era. The second China Africa peace and security forum was held by video on the same day, with the theme of "strengthening unity and cooperation to achieve common security", hosted by the Ministry of national defense. (Xinhua News Agency)