On May 24, 2026, at the invitation of the Beninese government, Mr. LIU Yuxi, Representative of the Chinese government and Ambassador in charge of the Forum on China‑Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), attended the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Romuald WADAGNI.
On May 25, President WADAGNI received Mr. Liu at the Presidential Palace of Marina. Mr. Liu conveyed the warm congratulations and best wishes of Chinese President XI Jinping. Both sides exchanged views on deepening the Sino‑Beninese strategic partnership.
Source: Chinese Embassy in Benin