New Term, New Energy! 🚀
It was a huge weekend in Djibouti! On Saturday, President Ismail Omar Guelleh officially stepped back into office for his sixth term, and the vibes were absolutely electric. To make the day even more special, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a special envoy to join the celebration. 🎊
Enter Losang Jamcan, the vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. He wasn't just there for the ceremony—he brought a heartfelt message of congratulations from President Xi. The mission? To keep the momentum going in the China-Djibouti comprehensive strategic partnership. 🤝
Jamcan highlighted how the strategic leadership of both heads of state has steadily deepened the bond between the two nations in recent years. He made it clear that China is all-in on working with Djibouti to turn their shared vision into reality, expanding practical cooperation and pushing bilateral relations to even greater heights. 📈
President Guelleh was equally hyped, thanking President Xi for the thoughtful gesture of sending a special envoy to his big day. He described China as a "trustworthy partner" and expressed his eagerness to strengthen solidarity, boost friendly exchanges across various fields, and keep coordination tight on the international stage. 🌍
With Guelleh having secured his victory in the April 11 election, this inauguration marks the start of a fresh chapter. As the two nations aim to push their relationship to a "new level," it's clear that this strategic friendship is only getting stronger. ✨
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Xi Jinping's special envoy attends Djibouti President's inauguration
cgtn.com
