Translated by ChatGPT, edited by Sinocism.com.
Source: Xinhua | October 13, 2026
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 13 —
新华社北京10月13日电
(Beijing, October 13, 2026)
（2026年10月13日，北京）
At the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, is paying a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from October 12 to 17, 2026.
应中华人民共和国主席习近平邀请，博茨瓦纳共和国总统杜马·希代翁·博科于2026年10月12日至17日对中华人民共和国进行国事访问。
The two heads of state held extensive and constructive discussions on China–Botswana and China–Africa relations under the new circumstances, as well as international and regional issues of shared interest. The two sides reaffirmed that the traditional friendship between China and Botswana has stood the test of time and grown ever stronger. Over the 51 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have developed bilateral ties on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. They have continuously deepened political mutual trust, expanded practical cooperation, strengthened coordination on international and regional affairs, and made positive contributions to solidarity and cooperation among the Global South.
两国元首就新形势下的中博、中非关系以及共同关心的国际和地区问题进行广泛和建设性沟通。双方重申，中博传统友谊历久弥坚。建交51年来，两国在主权平等、相互尊重、互利共赢、互不干涉内政的基础上发展双边关系，不断深化政治互信，拓展务实合作，加强国际和地区事务协调，为促进全球南方团结合作作出积极贡献。
The two sides noted that changes unseen in a century are accelerating, geopolitical tensions are rising, economic uncertainties are increasing, the scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are advancing in depth, and global challenges are becoming more complex. Botswana highly commended the concepts and initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, including building a community with a shared future for humanity and pursuing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, which help inject valuable stability into a turbulent international landscape. Against this backdrop, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding international peace and security, advancing sustainable development, upholding multilateralism, and respecting international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
双方认为，世界百年变局加速演进，地缘政治局势紧张，经济不确定性增多，科技革命和产业变革深入发展，全球性挑战更趋复杂。博方高度赞赏习近平主席提出的构建人类命运共同体、高质量共建“一带一路”等理念倡议，这有利于为动荡的国际局势注入宝贵稳定性。在此背景下，两国重申致力于维护国际和平与安全，推进可持续发展，捍卫多边主义，尊重国际法以及联合国宪章宗旨和原则。
The two sides recognized the growing convergence between their national development priorities and international interests, and expressed their willingness to further enhance political mutual trust, expand economic and development cooperation, strengthen strategic coordination, deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and advance the in-depth development of bilateral relations.
双方认识到，两国优先发展事项和国际利益的契合点增多，愿进一步增进政治互信，拓展经济和发展合作，加强战略协作，密切人文交流，推动两国关系深入发展。
To this end, the two heads of state decided to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, opening a new chapter in the enduring relationship between the two countries.
为此，两国元首决定将双边关系提升为全面战略合作伙伴关系，开启两国长期持久关系的新篇章。
(1) The two sides reaffirmed the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, which provides comprehensive direction and political momentum for bilateral relations. They will translate the consensus reached by the two heads of state into close political engagement, institutionalized cooperation, and tangible outcomes.