Belt and Road Image Ambassador Oraya Ailinjinna Meets with Botswana’s FM

This week, via the special arrangement of Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, known as “Hua Zan” in China, the Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana, the Belt and Road Image Ambassador and Minister of Arts of the China International Culture Association, Oraya (Ailinjinna), accompanied by her Chinese delegation, met with Botswana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Phenyo Butale, at the Embassy of Botswana in Beijing, China.

President Xi Jinping of China and President Duma Boko of Botswana exchanged congratulatory messages on January 6, to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and also serves as the first year for implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, making it a year of significant historical importance in linking past achievements with future progress. 

China values the mutual trust and friendship between the two countries. China is willing to work together with Botswana to further enhance political confidence, draw on experience, strengthen planning, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, support Botswana in accelerating its development and revitalization, and jointly advance the China-Botswana strategic partnership to new heights.

Oraya stated that as long as the two countries remain committed to sincere friendship and unity in cooperation, the path of China-Botswana relations will continue to broaden and the prospects for bilateral cooperation will become even brighter. 

China is a steadfast strategic partner of Botswana and hopes that both sides will strengthen cooperation, deepen joint efforts under the Belt and Road Initiative, effectively implement the "Ten Cooperation Actions," and enhance people-to-people exchanges to elevate China-Botswana relations to new heights. 

She also extended her regards to President Duma Boko and the President's Special Envoy, Dr.Farzam Kamalabadi.

Phenyo Butale stated that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations is an important milestone in Botswana-China relations. 

Botswana attaches great importance to the friendship between the two countries and hopes to further strengthen Botswana-China relations to achieve common development and prosperity. Botswana has been greatly inspired by China’s remarkable development achievements and believes that the strategic partnership between the two countries will create opportunities for Botswana’s inclusive development. 

"We firmly support the one-China policy and look forward to further strengthening Botswana-China relations based on mutual trust and respect. Together, we aim to implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and achieve common development and prosperity," he said.