President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso gives a speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo that chairs the AU for the 2006 session, delivered a speech Saturday morning at the opening ceremony of the landmark Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.