In a landmark move, China and Botswana unveiled a new strategic partnership during President Xi Jinping's meeting with Botswana's leader Mokgweetsi Masisi in Beijing Thursday. The announcement came as African leaders gathered for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, where Xi emphasized “tangible benefits” from China-Africa collaboration. 🎯
🔹 Key highlights: – 2025 marks 50 years of diplomatic ties – Focus on clean energy, education & healthcare projects – Botswana reaffirms one-China principle
President Xi called the partnership “a closer bond for modernization,” while Masisi hailed it as “a historic moment” for Africa-China relations. The Botswana leader praised China's plans to further open up to African nations through new FOCAC initiatives. 💼
With cooperation expanding into minerals and agricultural tech, both countries aim to create what Xi described as “mutual trust on the path to revitalization.” The deal comes as China strengthens ties across Africa, with FOCAC serving as a key platform for joint infrastructure and development projects. 🌱
