Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana's President Duma Boko marked 50 years of diplomatic ties this week, exchanging heartfelt congratulations and reaffirming their commitment to future collaboration. 🎉 The milestone highlights decades of mutual respect and shared goals between the two nations.
Xi emphasized that China-Botswana relations have thrived through shifting global dynamics, calling the partnership a model of 'equality and solidarity.' 💪 He highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for advancing cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), aiming to boost economic growth and modernization efforts.
Boko praised China's development achievements as 'inspirational,' pledging to deepen ties and implement FOCAC outcomes to drive 'inclusive growth.' 🌱 He also reaffirmed Botswana's unwavering support for the one-China policy, underscoring trust and shared aspirations for prosperity.
With plans to expand political alignment and collaborative projects, both leaders envision a future of 'brighter prospects' for their strategic partnership. ✨
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Xi, Boko congratulate each other on 50 years of China-Botswana ties
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