April 19, 2023

As next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Gabon, the two heads of state have decided to elevate the two countries' relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. 

Following a flurry of diplomatic activities by Asian, European and Latin American leaders in Beijing, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba's four-day visit to China was hailed by Chinese President Xi Jinping as a demonstration of the importance and high level of China-Gabon relations.

China-Gabon friendship has stayed rock-firm as ever

President Ali Bongo is the first African head of state hosted by President Xi Jinping after Xi's election as Chinese president in March, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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