Chinese President Xi Jinping and Comorian President Azali Assoumani exchanged warm congratulatory messages on Thursday, November 13, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their nations. The milestone highlights decades of collaboration in trade, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
🇨🇳 President Xi emphasized the 'strong friendship rooted in mutual respect,' praising joint efforts like China-funded hospitals in Comoros and cultural exchange programs. He reaffirmed commitments to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has boosted port upgrades and renewable energy projects on the Indian Ocean islands since 2021.
🇰🇲 President Assoumani thanked China for its 'unwavering support,' particularly during health crises like the 2024 malaria eradication campaign. He also hinted at new partnerships in climate resilience, a hot topic for island nations in 2025.
Fun fact: Diplomatic ties began in 1975, the same year Comoros gained independence! Today, over 200 Comorian students study in China annually, while Chinese tech startups are eyeing the region’s digital transformation. 🌍💡
