On November 18, 2024, H.E. Fan Yong, Ambassador of China to Botswana, paid a courtesy call to Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse, Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana. Hon. Helen Pushie Manyeneng, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, and Mr. Guo Zhenguang, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of China to Botswana, were present.
Ambassador Fan congratulated Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse and Hon. Helen Pushie Manyeneng on their assumption of office and said that China is willing to work with Botswana to jointly further exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries and promote bilateral relations to a new level.
Keorapetse spoke highly of Botswana-China relations and the achievements of cooperation in various fields, adding that China is a good friend and important partner of Botswana. The Botswana side appreciates China's development achievements and will continue to stick to the one-China principle, enhance cooperation in various fields and promote greater development in Botswana-China relations.