On September 23, 2024, Ambassador Fan Yong attended the reception held by the Chinese Embassy to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and Ambassador's welcoming reception. About 200 people attended the reception, including Speaker of Parliament, Minister for State President, Minister of Defense and Security, Minister of Communications, Minister of Youth, Deputy Speaker, other senior government officials, foreign envoys and representatives from all walks of life.
In his speech, Ambassador Fan reviewed the historic achievements of the People's Republic of China since its founding 75 years ago, introduced the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the important outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit. Ambassador Fan said that next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana, as the new Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, he will take China-Botswana strategic partnership as a new starting point, and do every endeavor to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and the development of China-Botswana relations.
In his remarks, Hon. Kabo Morwaeng congratulated the People's Republic of China on the 75th anniversary of its founding and welcomed Ambassador Fan to his new post, emphasizing that Botswana will firmly adhere to the one-China principle and is willing to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to promote the development of strategic partnership.