China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Botswana's 2024 General Election

2024-11-04 20:00

On Foreign  Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's regular press conference on November  4, 2024, China Daily asked: "In Botswana's presidential election on  October 30, Duma Boko, president of the Umbrella for Democratic Change,  was elected as Botswana's new President and was sworn in on November 1.  Does China have any comment on that? "

Mao  Ning said:"Our congratulations to Botswana on its smooth presidential  election and to Mr. Duma Boko on being elected and sworn in as President  of Botswana. We wish Botswana every success in national development  under the leadership of President Duma Boko."

"Botswana  is China's important partner in southern Africa. The two countries  share profound traditional friendship and enjoy fruitful practical  cooperation, which has brought enormous benefit to the two peoples.  China stands ready to work with Botswana, through implementing the  outcomes of FOCAC Beijing Summit, to enhance political mutual trust and  strengthen practical cooperation in various fields for positive progress  in China-Botswana strategic partnership."