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China and Botswana raise ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership
China and Botswana upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Beijing on October 13.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Botswana President Duma Boko, who was making a state visit to China.
The two countries said they would deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, digital technology and education, among other areas.
They also signed cooperation documents covering the Belt and Road Initiative, green minerals, health and human resources.
Xi said mining cooperation should respect African ownership of resources and support local development.
The partnership sets a broader framework for the countries to work together as Botswana pursues economic and social development.
The leaders also issued a joint statement, but no further steps or timetable were specified.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana President Duma Boko agreed to raise bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The announcement came during talks in Beijing on October 13, while Boko was on a state visit to China.
The leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering areas including the Belt and Road Initiative, green minerals, health and human resources.
Xi proposed expanding cooperation in mining, trade, agriculture, livestock and the digital economy.
Boko said Botswana would uphold the one-China principle and welcomed more Chinese investment.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana President Duma Boko.
- What
- They agreed to raise bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Why
- Not stated
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Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, held a welcome ceremony for Boko and his wife, Kaone.
Xi and Boko held talks in Beijing and announced the new comprehensive strategic partnership.
The leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in several fields.
Xi and Peng hosted a welcome banquet for Boko and Kaone.
- New status
- Comprehensive strategic partnership
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Meeting place
- Great Hall of the People, Beijing
- Signed cooperation areas
- Global Security Initiative, Belt and Road Initiative, green minerals, health and human resources
- Botswana position
- Boko said Botswana would firmly uphold the one-China principle
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