On December 10, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Dharam Gokhool on his taking office as the President of the Republic of Mauritius.
Xi Jinping noted that Mauritius is an important partner of China in Africa. With concerted efforts of both sides, bilateral relations have been upgraded to a strategic partnership. Under the new circumstances, the two countries shoulder the historic mission of realizing national rejuvenation and share the same responsibility in safeguarding international fairness and justice, and bilateral cooperation has great potential and a promising future. Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mauritius relations and stands ready to work with President Dharam Gokhool to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, enhance political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation in various fields, and push for greater development of bilateral relations.