On November 5, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Duma Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Botswana share traditional friendship. In recent years, bilateral relations have maintained a sound momentum of development, with remarkable achievements in cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, as well as medical care and public health. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Botswana relations and is ready to work with President-elect Duma Boko to take the bilateral strategic partnership to a higher level and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.