Zhao Leji Meets Separately with Botswana's President and the President of Togo's Council of Ministers
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 13 in Beijing, Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met separately with Botswana's President Boko and Faure, president of Togo's Council of Ministers.
央视网消息(新闻联播):全国人大常委会委员长赵乐际10月13日下午在北京分别会见博茨瓦纳总统博科、多哥部长会议主席福雷。
When meeting with Boko, Zhao Leji said that Botswana is an important partner of China in southern Africa. Today, October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks with you, Mr. President, jointly charting a bright future for China-Botswana relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, uphold equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, promote bonds between the peoples, and take China-Botswana relations to a higher level. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana's parliament, exchange experience in building democracy and the rule of law, and provide legal safeguards for practical cooperation between the two countries.
会见博科时,赵乐际表示,博茨瓦纳是中国在南部非洲的重要伙伴。今天(10月13日)习近平主席同总统先生举行会谈,共同擘画中博关系的光明前景。中方愿同博方一道,落实好两国元首达成的重要共识,坚持平等互信、互利共赢,促进民心相通,推动中博关系迈向更高水平。中国全国人大愿同博茨瓦纳议会加强合作,围绕民主法治建设等开展经验交流,为两国务实合作提供法律保障。
Boko said that Botswana attaches great importance to developing friendly relations with China, firmly abides by the one-China principle, thanks China for supporting Botswana's economic and social development, and is willing to learn from China's successful experience. He expressed hope that the legislatures of the two countries would strengthen exchanges and deepen cooperation in capacity building, personnel training and other areas.
博科表示,博方高度重视发展对华友好关系,坚定恪守一个中国原则,感谢中国支持博茨瓦纳经济社会发展,愿借鉴中方成功经验。希望两国立法机构加强交流,在能力建设、人员培训等方面深化合作。
Losang Jamcan attended the meeting.
洛桑江村参加会见。
That afternoon, Botswana's President Boko went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
当天下午,博茨瓦纳总统博科前往天安门广场,向人民英雄纪念碑敬献花圈。
When meeting with Faure, Zhao Leji said that for more than 50 years since China and Togo established diplomatic relations, they have consistently maintained sincere friendship, equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, becoming a model of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Today, President Xi Jinping met with you, Mr. President, jointly drawing up a blueprint for developing bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Togo, guided by the important consensus reached by the two leaders, to deepen political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with both chambers of Togo's parliament and enhance coordination and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
会见福雷时,赵乐际表示,中多建交50多年来,始终真诚友好、平等互信、合作共赢,成为全球南方团结合作典范。今天习近平主席同主席先生举行会见,共同擘画双边关系发展蓝图,中方愿同多方一道,以两国领导人重要共识为引领,深化政治互信,拓展互利合作,密切人文交流。中国全国人大愿同多哥议会两院加强交流互鉴,密切在各国议会联盟等多边机制内的协调配合。
Faure said that Togo and China share a deep traditional friendship and that bilateral relations are founded on mutual trust, mutual respect and shared ideas. China's concerns are also Togo's concerns. He expressed hope for stronger practical cooperation between the two countries, deeper dialogue and exchanges between their legislatures, and closer multilateral coordination to promote the continued development of Togo-China and Africa-China relations.
福雷表示,多中传统友谊深厚,两国关系建立在相互信任、相互尊重和共同理念的基础之上,中国的关切也是多哥的关切。希望加强两国务实合作,深化立法机构对话交流,加强多边协作,促进多中关系、非中关系不断发展。
That afternoon, Faure, president of Togo's Council of Ministers, went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
当天下午,多哥部长会议主席福雷前往天安门广场,向人民英雄纪念碑敬献花圈。
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ReportedDiplomatic meeting13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji referred to Xi Jinping's meeting with Faure that day, at which they outlined a blueprint for bilateral relations.
When meeting with Faure, Zhao Leji said that for more than 50 years since China and Togo established diplomatic relations, they have consistently maintained sincere friendship, equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, becoming a model of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Today, President Xi Jinping met with you, Mr. President, jointly drawing up a blueprint for developing bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Togo, guided by the important consensus reached by the two leaders, to deepen political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with both chambers of Togo's parliament and enhance coordination and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union.Original Chinese quote
今天习近平主席同主席先生举行会见,共同擘画双边关系发展蓝图ReportedParticipation13 October 2026+
Losang Jamcan attended the meeting.
Losang Jamcan attended the meeting.Original Chinese quote
洛桑江村参加会见。ReportedCooperation proposal13 October 2026+
Faure expressed hope for stronger practical cooperation, dialogue between legislative bodies and multilateral coordination to advance Togo-China and Africa-China relations.
Faure said that Togo and China share a deep traditional friendship and that bilateral relations are founded on mutual trust, mutual respect and shared ideas. China's concerns are also Togo's concerns. He expressed hope for stronger practical cooperation between the two countries, deeper dialogue and exchanges between their legislatures, and closer multilateral coordination to promote the continued development of Togo-China and Africa-China relations.Original Chinese quote
希望加强两国务实合作,深化立法机构对话交流,加强多边协作,促进多中关系、非中关系不断发展。ReportedCooperation proposal13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji expressed willingness to use the consensus reached by the leaders as a guide to deepen China-Togo political mutual trust, mutually beneficial cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
When meeting with Faure, Zhao Leji said that for more than 50 years since China and Togo established diplomatic relations, they have consistently maintained sincere friendship, equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, becoming a model of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Today, President Xi Jinping met with you, Mr. President, jointly drawing up a blueprint for developing bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Togo, guided by the important consensus reached by the two leaders, to deepen political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with both chambers of Togo's parliament and enhance coordination and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union.Original Chinese quote
中方愿同多方一道,以两国领导人重要共识为引领,深化政治互信,拓展互利合作,密切人文交流。ReportedLegislative cooperation13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji proposed that China's National People's Congress strengthen exchanges with both chambers of Togo's parliament and enhance multilateral coordination.
When meeting with Faure, Zhao Leji said that for more than 50 years since China and Togo established diplomatic relations, they have consistently maintained sincere friendship, equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, becoming a model of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Today, President Xi Jinping met with you, Mr. President, jointly drawing up a blueprint for developing bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Togo, guided by the important consensus reached by the two leaders, to deepen political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with both chambers of Togo's parliament and enhance coordination and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union.Original Chinese quote
中国全国人大愿同多哥议会两院加强交流互鉴,密切在各国议会联盟等多边机制内的协调配合。ReportedDiplomatic statement13 October 2026+
Boko said Botswana valued friendly relations with China and adhered to the one-China principle, thanked China for its support, and expressed willingness to draw on its experience.
Boko said that Botswana attaches great importance to developing friendly relations with China, firmly abides by the one-China principle, thanks China for supporting Botswana's economic and social development, and is willing to learn from China's successful experience. He expressed hope that the legislatures of the two countries would strengthen exchanges and deepen cooperation in capacity building, personnel training and other areas.Original Chinese quote
博方高度重视发展对华友好关系,坚定恪守一个中国原则,感谢中国支持博茨瓦纳经济社会发展,愿借鉴中方成功经验。ReportedLegislative cooperation13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji said China's National People's Congress was willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana's parliament and exchange experience in developing democracy and the rule of law.
When meeting with Boko, Zhao Leji said that Botswana is an important partner of China in southern Africa. Today, October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks with you, Mr. President, jointly charting a bright future for China-Botswana relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, uphold equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, promote bonds between the peoples, and take China-Botswana relations to a higher level. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana's parliament, exchange experience in building democracy and the rule of law, and provide legal safeguards for practical cooperation between the two countries.Original Chinese quote
中国全国人大愿同博茨瓦纳议会加强合作,围绕民主法治建设等开展经验交流,为两国务实合作提供法律保障。ReportedWreath laying13 October 2026+
That afternoon, Faure went to Tiananmen Square to lay a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
That afternoon, Faure, president of Togo's Council of Ministers, went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.Original Chinese quote
当天下午,多哥部长会议主席福雷前往天安门广场,向人民英雄纪念碑敬献花圈。ReportedDiplomatic talks13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji referred to Xi Jinping's talks with Boko that day, at which they outlined the prospects for China-Botswana relations.
When meeting with Boko, Zhao Leji said that Botswana is an important partner of China in southern Africa. Today, October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks with you, Mr. President, jointly charting a bright future for China-Botswana relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, uphold equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, promote bonds between the peoples, and take China-Botswana relations to a higher level. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana's parliament, exchange experience in building democracy and the rule of law, and provide legal safeguards for practical cooperation between the two countries.Original Chinese quote
今天(10月13日)习近平主席同总统先生举行会谈,共同擘画中博关系的光明前景。ReportedLegislative cooperation13 October 2026+
Boko expressed hope that the two countries' legislative bodies would strengthen exchanges and cooperation in capacity building and personnel training.
Boko said that Botswana attaches great importance to developing friendly relations with China, firmly abides by the one-China principle, thanks China for supporting Botswana's economic and social development, and is willing to learn from China's successful experience. He expressed hope that the legislatures of the two countries would strengthen exchanges and deepen cooperation in capacity building, personnel training and other areas.Original Chinese quote
希望两国立法机构加强交流,在能力建设、人员培训等方面深化合作。ReportedCooperation proposal13 October 2026+
Zhao Leji expressed willingness to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of China and Botswana, foster closer ties between their peoples, and elevate bilateral relations.
When meeting with Boko, Zhao Leji said that Botswana is an important partner of China in southern Africa. Today, October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks with you, Mr. President, jointly charting a bright future for China-Botswana relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, uphold equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, promote bonds between the peoples, and take China-Botswana relations to a higher level. China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana's parliament, exchange experience in building democracy and the rule of law, and provide legal safeguards for practical cooperation between the two countries.Original Chinese quote
中方愿同博方一道,落实好两国元首达成的重要共识,坚持平等互信、互利共赢,促进民心相通,推动中博关系迈向更高水平。ReportedDiplomatic meetings13 October 2026+
On the afternoon of October 13, Zhao Leji met separately with Boko and Faure in Beijing.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 13 in Beijing, Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met separately with Botswana's President Boko and Faure, president of Togo's Council of Ministers.Original Chinese quote
全国人大常委会委员长赵乐际10月13日下午在北京分别会见博茨瓦纳总统博科、多哥部长会议主席福雷。ReportedWreath laying13 October 2026+
That afternoon, Boko went to Tiananmen Square to lay a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
That afternoon, Botswana's President Boko went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.Original Chinese quote
当天下午,博茨瓦纳总统博科前往天安门广场,向人民英雄纪念碑敬献花圈。