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President Masisi said the friendship between the two countries grew deeper in the fight against COVID-19 and that China was among the first countries to extend a helping hand to Botswana.
Botswana is in support of the One China policy and endorsed the long-standing support and solidarity from the Asian country, says President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Speaking during bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping of China in Beijing, President Masisi said he was convinced that the ultimate responsibility for the people of China throughout the world rested with where the majority of Chinese people lived.
Noting the long-standing relationship between Botswana and the People’s Republic of China, President Masisi said Batswana was grateful for the support from China. He said China supported Botswana during the COVID-19 pandemic through the supply of vaccines, protective clothing, and other logistics.
President Masisi also noted that next year would mark the 50th anniversary of excellent bilateral relations between the two countries, and he invited his Chinese counterpart to visit Botswana. He reminded the Chinese leader that he visited Botswana while still the Vice President and a cabinet minister, adding that it would be fitting for him to visit once more as head of state. President Masisi said the friendship between the two countries grew deeper in the fight against COVID-19 and that China was among the first countries to extend a helping hand to Botswana.
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President Masisi also said Botswana was committed to ensuring the realization of the FOCAC objectives, which were centered around consultation, dialogue, and cooperation. For his part, President Xi emphasized China’s commitment to strengthening consultations and expanding cooperation.
