The President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, has sent a congratulatory letter to His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on his re-election victory in the June 24 elections and committed to a fruitful, comprehensive strategic corporation.
The congratulatory letter was presented by His Excellency Wang Qing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone.
Ambassador Wan Qing, while presenting the congratulatory letter to President Bio, said, “His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, it is a great pleasure to lead this delegation to deliver a congratulatory letter to you from President Xi Jinping, who expressed his appreciation for the long history of friendship between Sierra Leone and China, especially in recent years where we have continuously promoted critical mutual trust and cooperation.
“President Xi Jinping said he attached great attention to the friendship between China and Sierra Leone; hence, he stands committed to working with you to enhance the two countries’ bilateral relations in the interest of our peoples.”
President Julius Maada Bio, while accepting the letter of congratulations from the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, thanked the Ambassador and his team for presenting the letter on behalf of the President and the people of China.
President Bio said, “It does not come as a surprise because I knew it was coming. I want to express warm greetings to the people of China and President Xi Jinping for his congratulatory letter: We have enjoyed great bilateral relations with the mutual benefit of our two countries and also with mutual respect for our values.”
President Bio noted that after his nationwide campaign that resulted in his re-election, it is normal for great friends to congratulate him, pointing out that: “This is why I am very happy this afternoon to receive this congratulatory letter from a reliable partner who has a lot of respect for our values, systems, and country.”
“Please extend my warm fraternal greeting to His Excellency President XI Jinping for this act of solidarity, friendship, and mutual respect,” the President affirmed.
