Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC), met on June 13 with Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, and Phenyo Butale, member of the National Executive Committee of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Minister of International Relations of Botswana.
Both ministers had been in China to attend the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, held in Changsha.
Meeting with dos Santos Lucas, Liu said that China and Mozambique are true friends and brothers who have supported and stood alongside each other in trying times. China appreciates Mozambique’s long-term strong support for China on issues concerning China’s core interests and major concerns and will continue to firmly support Mozambique in following a development path that suits its national conditions. China is willing to work with Mozambique, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and better benefit the people of the two countries.
He noted that the CPC and the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) have a long-standing friendship which is the political foundation and unique advantage of China-Mozambique relations. The CPC is willing to work with the FRELIMO to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two Parties, strengthen high-level exchanges and political dialogues, engage in in-depth exchanges of experience in party building and poverty alleviation, expand youth exchanges, enhance cooperation in areas such as cadre training, promote practical cooperation in various fields through inter-party channels, and further promote the development of China-Mozambique and China-Africa relations.
Lucas said that China is Mozambique’s most important friend outside Africa. Mozambique is grateful to China for always lending a helping hand to Mozambique in times of difficulties. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mozambique’s independence as well as the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mozambique and China, but the relationship between FRELIMO and the CPC dates back even further. FRELIMO cherishes its friendly relations with the CPC and is willing to reinforce exchanges at all levels with it and deepen exchanges of experience in party building and state governance. Mozambique appreciates China’s position on the tariff war. China’s approach has inspired many countries, including Mozambique.
Meeting with Phenyo Butale, Liu said, since China and Botswana established diplomatic relations 50 years ago, bilateral relations have always maintained a sound momentum of development, despite the changes in the international landscape. Last year, the two heads of state upgraded China-Botswana relations to a strategic partnership, charting the course for the future development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving respective core interests and major concerns, strengthen the docking of development strategies, and promote cooperation in economy, trade, infrastructure, and culture under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the FOCAC, so as to promote greater development of China-Botswana and China-Africa relations.
The CPC is willing to, together with the UDC, strengthen political dialogue, enhance mutual learning of experience in party building and state governance, strengthen exchanges in cadre training, and promote practical cooperation in various fields through the “political party +” channel. The world today is fraught with turbulence. Unilateralism, protectionism, and power bullying have severely impacted the international order. Global South countries, including China and Botswana, should strengthen solidarity and coordination, and work together to meet common challenges.
Butale said, the peoples of Botswana and China have enjoyed a long-standing friendship. Botswana expresses gratitude to the CPC, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people for the selfless help with the economic and social development of Botswana and other African countries over the long term. Botswana stands ready to work with China to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors under the framework of the FOCAC, to jointly usher in another remarkable 50 years of Botswana-China relations. Botswana is committed to advancing industrialisation, economic diversification, improving infrastructure on a large scale and creating more employment opportunities. With the support of our Chinese friends, we are confident in realising these aspirations. China’s achievements have inspired Botswana. The UDC looks forward to strengthening exchanges with the CPC and learning from China’s experience.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the IDCPC.
Liu Jianchao Meets with Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique
Beijing, June 13th (IDCPC) — Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique.
Liu said that China and Mozambique are true friends and brothers who have supported and stood alongside each other in trying times. China appreciates Mozambique’s long-term strong support for China on issues concerning China’s core interests and major concerns, and will continue to firmly support Mozambique in following a development path that suits its national conditions. China is willing to work with Mozambique, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and better benefit the people of the two countries. Profound changes unseen in a century are accelerating in today’s world, along with increasing unstable and uncertain factors. The vast number of developing countries and Global South countries, including China and Mozambique, should strengthen solidarity and cooperation to jointly respond to global challenges.
Liu noted that the CPC and the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) has a long-standing friendship，which is the political foundation and unique advantage of China-Mozambique relations. The CPC is willing to work with the FRELIMO to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two Parties, strengthen high-level exchanges and political dialogues, engage in in-depth exchanges of experience in party building and poverty alleviation, expand youth exchanges, enhance cooperation in areas such as cadre training, promote practical cooperation in various fields through inter-party channels, and further promote the development of China-Mozambique and China-Africa relations.
Lucas expressed that she was very pleased to attend the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in China, calling these meetings very successful. She said, Africa and China should jointly implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the FOCAC, especially the important propositions put forward by President Xi Jinping. China is Mozambique’s most important friend outside Africa. Mozambique is grateful to China for always lending a helping hand to Mozambique in times of difficulties. Mozambique firmly adheres to the one-China principle and will continue to stand firmly with China on issues concerning China’s core interests. It is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China and boost practical cooperation in various fields. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mozambique’s independence as well as the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mozambique and China, but the relationship between the FRELIMO and the CPC dates back even further. The FRELIMO cherishes its friendly relations with the CPC and is willing to reinforce exchanges at all levels with the CPC and deepen exchanges of experience in party building and state governance. Mozambique appreciates China’s position on the tariff war. China’s approach has inspired many countries, including Mozambique. China is an important force in maintaining world peace and stability.
Li Mingxiang, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, was present.
Liu Jianchao Meets with Phenyo Butale, Member of the National Executive Committee of the UDC, Minister of International Relations of Botswana
Beijing, June 13th (IDCPC) — Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with Phenyo Butale, member of the National Executive Committee of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Minister of International Relations of Botswana.
Liu noted that the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo were successfully held these days, calling them important measures for China and Africa to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the FOCAC. Liu said, since China and Botswana established diplomatic relations 50 years ago, bilateral relations have always maintained sound momentum of development, despite the changes in the international landscape. Last year, the two heads of state upgraded China-Botswana relations to a strategic partnership, charting the course for the future development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving respective core interests and major concerns, strengthen the docking of development strategies, and promote cooperation in economy, trade, infrastructure, and culture under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the FOCAC, so as to promote greater development of China-Botswana and China-Africa relations.
Liu noted that the CPC and the UDC are both ruling parties shouldering the historical mission of building the party and developing the country. The CPC is willing to, together with the UDC, strengthen political dialogue, enhance mutual learning of experience in party building and state governance, strengthen exchanges in cadre training, and promote practical cooperation in various fields through the “political party +” channel. The world today is fraught with turbulence. Unilateralism, protectionism, and power bullying have severely impacted the international order. Global South countries, including China and Botswana, should strengthen solidarity and coordination, work together to meet common challenges, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.
Butale said, the peoples of Botswana and China have enjoyed a long-standing friendship. Botswana expresses gratitude to the CPC, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people for the selfless help with the economic and social development of Botswana and other African countries over the long term. Botswana firmly adheres to the one-China principle, which it regards as the cornerstone of Botswana-China relations. Botswana stands ready to work with China to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors under the framework of the FOCAC, to jointly usher in another remarkable 50 years of Botswana-China relations. Botswana is committed to advancing industrialization, economic diversification, improving infrastructure on a large scale and creating more employment opportunities. With the support of our Chinese friends, we are confident in realizing these aspirations. Trade wars benefit no one. Botswana appreciates China’s steadfast efforts in upholding the international order and stands ready to enhance coordination with China in upholding multilateralism and safeguarding international fairness and justice. China’s achievements have inspired Botswana. The UDC looks forward to strengthening exchanges with the CPC and learning from China’s experience.
Li Mingxiang, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, was present.
