On March 13, the "China-Africa Energy Investment Forum" sponsored by the African Energy Chamber of Commerce and co-organized by the SDRF was held in Shanghai. With the theme of "Joining Hands in Africa's Energy Transformation for China-Africa Win-win Development", the forum focused on the potential of Africa's energy market and the investment prospects of Chinese enterprises. As an important outcome of the forum, the African Energy Chamber of Commerce announced plans to open an office in Shanghai in 2025. Secretary-general Qiao Yide delivered a keynote address at the Forum.