Losang Jamcan, a special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping and vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the inauguration ceremony for Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Jamcan conveyed Xi's congratulations, highlighting the deepening China-Djibouti comprehensive strategic partnership due to the leaders' strategic guidance. He expressed China's willingness to build on this consensus, strengthen traditional friendship, and expand practical cooperation for bilateral relations' advancement. Guelleh, re-elected on April 11 for his sixth term, reciprocated greetings to Xi, emphasizing China's role as a trustworthy partner and Djibouti's desire to enhance solidarity, cooperation, and exchanges across all sectors, as well as coordination in international affairs.