Beijing, 30 July 2021 (TDI):Â On the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Sierra Leone President Xi exchanged congratulatory messages with President Madda Bio of Sierra Leone on Thursday.
In his message to Bio, Xi highlighted the journey of two nations over the past half-century where both stood firm and supported each other even in the hard times. The two states have always stood and supported the core interests and major concerns of each other and have set an example of friendly cooperation, said Xi.
He also commended the friendlier ties that the two nations showed by cooperating in the fight against the pandemic.
He emphasized the relations between the two nations and stated that he is willing to collaborate with President Bio on the occasion of the 50th anniversary to deepen and strengthen diplomatic ties, mutual confidence, and friendship, to enhance practical cooperation, and to promote the development of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two states for the benefit of people from both sides.
Remembering the glorious 50 years of diplomatic ties, President Bio in his message mentioned that Sierra Leone is eager to work with China to further deepen and enhance friendship and cooperation in all fields.
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