Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Botswana's President

Boko thanked China for its support, proposed aligning development strategies, welcomed investment by Chinese companies, and called for deepening cooperation in multiple fields.

Boko said that under President Xi Jinping's strong leadership, China has achieved development accomplishments that have attracted worldwide attention. China has lifted its entire impoverished population out of poverty and forged a successful development path with Chinese characteristics, which Botswana should study and learn from in depth. Botswana attaches great importance to its relations with China, will firmly uphold the one-China principle, opposes separatist schemes for “Taiwan independence,” and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any force. Botswana thanks China for its longstanding support and assistance for the country's development and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China. It welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Botswana and seeks stronger cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, industry, agriculture, mining, innovation, digital transformation and other areas to deliver more tangible results in bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping's proposal of four major global initiatives at a time when the world faces major challenges demonstrates the responsibility of a major country and helps uphold the international order centered on the United Nations. Botswana is willing to coordinate and cooperate closely with China, uphold multilateralism, strengthen solidarity among developing countries, promote Africa-China solidarity and cooperation, and make the global governance system more inclusive and representative.

Xi Jinping proposed shifting China-Africa mining cooperation toward adding value within the industry and exploring innovative financing.

Xi Jinping put forward four proposals for promoting China-Botswana and China-Africa mining cooperation. First, uphold the premise that Africa's resources belong to Africa. China is willing to share its own experience and help African countries formulate mining development plans suited to their national conditions. Second, uphold a cooperation philosophy that combines moral responsibility with mutual benefit and reciprocity. China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to improve their operational capabilities, transfer green technologies suited to Africa's actual circumstances, and advance South-South cooperation in mining development. Third, uphold high-quality development as the direction of cooperation. China will continue to promote the transformation of China-Africa mining cooperation toward greater industrial value addition and explore affordable, sustainable and innovative financing models, supporting Africa's modernization through high-standard cooperation. Fourth, uphold a fair and open environment for cooperation. Africa's resources should not become tools of geopolitical struggle. China welcomes sincere efforts by all parties to support Africa's development and is willing to work with Africa to create more suitable conditions for business investment and operations.

Xi Jinping emphasized remembering the history of mutual support between China and Botswana and developing bilateral relations in the new era.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in the 1970s, even before the two countries established diplomatic relations, Botswana voted in support of restoring New China's lawful seat at the United Nations. Today, the two sides are advancing hand in hand on the path of pursuing their shared dreams of modernization, writing a new chapter in China-Botswana friendship. China-Botswana friendship should be as brilliant and enduring as diamonds. The two sides should remember the “path they have traveled” in mutual reliance and support, follow the “broad road” of developing China-Botswana relations in the new era, and contribute to world development and progress.

Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Boko inspected the honor guard and watched the march-past.

When Boko arrived, honor guards lined up to salute him. The two heads of state ascended the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Botswana, and a 21-gun salute was fired in Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Boko inspected the guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.

Xi Jinping proposed encouraging Chinese companies to improve their operations, transfer green technologies suited to Africa, and advance South-South cooperation in mining.

Xi Jinping put forward four proposals for promoting China-Botswana and China-Africa mining cooperation. First, uphold the premise that Africa's resources belong to Africa. China is willing to share its own experience and help African countries formulate mining development plans suited to their national conditions. Second, uphold a cooperation philosophy that combines moral responsibility with mutual benefit and reciprocity. China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to improve their operational capabilities, transfer green technologies suited to Africa's actual circumstances, and advance South-South cooperation in mining development. Third, uphold high-quality development as the direction of cooperation. China will continue to promote the transformation of China-Africa mining cooperation toward greater industrial value addition and explore affordable, sustainable and innovative financing models, supporting Africa's modernization through high-standard cooperation. Fourth, uphold a fair and open environment for cooperation. Africa's resources should not become tools of geopolitical struggle. China welcomes sincere efforts by all parties to support Africa's development and is willing to work with Africa to create more suitable conditions for business investment and operations.

Boko said he upheld the one-China principle and opposed Taiwan independence and external interference in China's internal affairs.

Boko said that under President Xi Jinping's strong leadership, China has achieved development accomplishments that have attracted worldwide attention. China has lifted its entire impoverished population out of poverty and forged a successful development path with Chinese characteristics, which Botswana should study and learn from in depth. Botswana attaches great importance to its relations with China, will firmly uphold the one-China principle, opposes separatist schemes for “Taiwan independence,” and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any force. Botswana thanks China for its longstanding support and assistance for the country's development and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China. It welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Botswana and seeks stronger cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, industry, agriculture, mining, innovation, digital transformation and other areas to deliver more tangible results in bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping's proposal of four major global initiatives at a time when the world faces major challenges demonstrates the responsibility of a major country and helps uphold the international order centered on the United Nations. Botswana is willing to coordinate and cooperate closely with China, uphold multilateralism, strengthen solidarity among developing countries, promote Africa-China solidarity and cooperation, and make the global governance system more inclusive and representative.

Ceremonial guards saluted Boko, the military band played the two countries' national anthems, and a 21-gun salute was fired in Tiananmen Square.

When Boko arrived, honor guards lined up to salute him. The two heads of state ascended the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Botswana, and a 21-gun salute was fired in Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Boko inspected the guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.

Xi Jinping stated that Africa's resources belong to Africa and expressed willingness to share experience to help formulate mining development plans.

Xi Jinping put forward four proposals for promoting China-Botswana and China-Africa mining cooperation. First, uphold the premise that Africa's resources belong to Africa. China is willing to share its own experience and help African countries formulate mining development plans suited to their national conditions. Second, uphold a cooperation philosophy that combines moral responsibility with mutual benefit and reciprocity. China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to improve their operational capabilities, transfer green technologies suited to Africa's actual circumstances, and advance South-South cooperation in mining development. Third, uphold high-quality development as the direction of cooperation. China will continue to promote the transformation of China-Africa mining cooperation toward greater industrial value addition and explore affordable, sustainable and innovative financing models, supporting Africa's modernization through high-standard cooperation. Fourth, uphold a fair and open environment for cooperation. Africa's resources should not become tools of geopolitical struggle. China welcomes sincere efforts by all parties to support Africa's development and is willing to work with Africa to create more suitable conditions for business investment and operations.

Xi Jinping opposed using Africa's resources as a geopolitical tool and expressed willingness to work with African partners to improve conditions for business investment and operations.

Xi Jinping put forward four proposals for promoting China-Botswana and China-Africa mining cooperation. First, uphold the premise that Africa's resources belong to Africa. China is willing to share its own experience and help African countries formulate mining development plans suited to their national conditions. Second, uphold a cooperation philosophy that combines moral responsibility with mutual benefit and reciprocity. China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to improve their operational capabilities, transfer green technologies suited to Africa's actual circumstances, and advance South-South cooperation in mining development. Third, uphold high-quality development as the direction of cooperation. China will continue to promote the transformation of China-Africa mining cooperation toward greater industrial value addition and explore affordable, sustainable and innovative financing models, supporting Africa's modernization through high-standard cooperation. Fourth, uphold a fair and open environment for cooperation. Africa's resources should not become tools of geopolitical struggle. China welcomes sincere efforts by all parties to support Africa's development and is willing to work with Africa to create more suitable conditions for business investment and operations.

The two sides issued a joint statement on establishing a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

During the visit, the two sides issued the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Botswana on Establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Xi Jinping expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation in the digital economy, agriculture and animal husbandry and implement a smart education project.

Xi Jinping stressed that only with “shared aspirations” can there be “a common path.” This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 60th anniversary of Botswana's independence. The governing parties of the two countries should strengthen cooperation, deepen exchanges of experience in governance, and enhance the exchange and integration of ideas. China supports Botswana in following a development path suited to its own national conditions. The two sides should further improve the framework for economic and trade cooperation and make good use of the new opportunities arising from China's full implementation of zero tariffs for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana in the digital economy, agriculture, animal husbandry and other fields and implement a “smart education” project to support Botswana's economic and social development.

That evening, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan hosted a welcoming banquet for Boko and his wife in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

That evening, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan hosted a welcoming banquet for Boko and his wife in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Boko endorsed the four major global initiatives and expressed willingness to strengthen multilateral coordination with China, solidarity among developing countries, and inclusiveness in global governance.

Boko said that under President Xi Jinping's strong leadership, China has achieved development accomplishments that have attracted worldwide attention. China has lifted its entire impoverished population out of poverty and forged a successful development path with Chinese characteristics, which Botswana should study and learn from in depth. Botswana attaches great importance to its relations with China, will firmly uphold the one-China principle, opposes separatist schemes for “Taiwan independence,” and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any force. Botswana thanks China for its longstanding support and assistance for the country's development and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China. It welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Botswana and seeks stronger cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, industry, agriculture, mining, innovation, digital transformation and other areas to deliver more tangible results in bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping's proposal of four major global initiatives at a time when the world faces major challenges demonstrates the responsibility of a major country and helps uphold the international order centered on the United Nations. Botswana is willing to coordinate and cooperate closely with China, uphold multilateralism, strengthen solidarity among developing countries, promote Africa-China solidarity and cooperation, and make the global governance system more inclusive and representative.

Xi Jinping called for the two countries' ruling parties to strengthen cooperation and exchanges of governance experience and supported Botswana's independent choice of a development path.

Xi Jinping stressed that only with “shared aspirations” can there be “a common path.” This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 60th anniversary of Botswana's independence. The governing parties of the two countries should strengthen cooperation, deepen exchanges of experience in governance, and enhance the exchange and integration of ideas. China supports Botswana in following a development path suited to its own national conditions. The two sides should further improve the framework for economic and trade cooperation and make good use of the new opportunities arising from China's full implementation of zero tariffs for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana in the digital economy, agriculture, animal husbandry and other fields and implement a “smart education” project to support Botswana's economic and social development.

Boko praised China's achievements in development and poverty alleviation, saying Botswana could learn from them.

Boko said that under President Xi Jinping's strong leadership, China has achieved development accomplishments that have attracted worldwide attention. China has lifted its entire impoverished population out of poverty and forged a successful development path with Chinese characteristics, which Botswana should study and learn from in depth. Botswana attaches great importance to its relations with China, will firmly uphold the one-China principle, opposes separatist schemes for “Taiwan independence,” and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any force. Botswana thanks China for its longstanding support and assistance for the country's development and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China. It welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Botswana and seeks stronger cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, industry, agriculture, mining, innovation, digital transformation and other areas to deliver more tangible results in bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping's proposal of four major global initiatives at a time when the world faces major challenges demonstrates the responsibility of a major country and helps uphold the international order centered on the United Nations. Botswana is willing to coordinate and cooperate closely with China, uphold multilateralism, strengthen solidarity among developing countries, promote Africa-China solidarity and cooperation, and make the global governance system more inclusive and representative.

Before the talks, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan held a welcoming ceremony for Boko and Kaone.

Before the talks, Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, held a welcoming ceremony for Boko and his wife, Kaone, in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Botswana's President Boko, who was on a state visit to China. The two heads of state announced that bilateral relations would be elevated to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

On the afternoon of October 13, Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing with Boko, who was on a state visit to China.

CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Botswana's President Boko, who was on a state visit to China. The two heads of state announced that bilateral relations would be elevated to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation documents on the Global Security Initiative, jointly building the Belt and Road, green minerals, health, human resources and other areas.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas including implementation of the Global Security Initiative, Belt and Road cooperation, green minerals, health and human resources.

Xi Jinping noted that in the 1970s, before the two countries established diplomatic relations, Botswana voted to support the restoration of the People's Republic of China's lawful seat at the United Nations.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in the 1970s, even before the two countries established diplomatic relations, Botswana voted in support of restoring New China's lawful seat at the United Nations. Today, the two sides are advancing hand in hand on the path of pursuing their shared dreams of modernization, writing a new chapter in China-Botswana friendship. China-Botswana friendship should be as brilliant and enduring as diamonds. The two sides should remember the “path they have traveled” in mutual reliance and support, follow the “broad road” of developing China-Botswana relations in the new era, and contribute to world development and progress.

Wang Yi participated in the above activities.

Wang Yi participated in the above activities.

Xi Jinping proposed improving the framework for economic and trade cooperation and making use of the opportunities offered by China's comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

Xi Jinping stressed that only with “shared aspirations” can there be “a common path.” This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 60th anniversary of Botswana's independence. The governing parties of the two countries should strengthen cooperation, deepen exchanges of experience in governance, and enhance the exchange and integration of ideas. China supports Botswana in following a development path suited to its own national conditions. The two sides should further improve the framework for economic and trade cooperation and make good use of the new opportunities arising from China's full implementation of zero tariffs for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Botswana in the digital economy, agriculture, animal husbandry and other fields and implement a “smart education” project to support Botswana's economic and social development.