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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
XIAMEN, May 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a new round of separate meetings with foreign guests who arrived in China to attend the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province.
At a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Lorin Robert Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, he said that the two heads of state reached an important consensus on strengthening mutual trust and friendship, as well as deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.
China highly appreciates the resolution passed by the FSM Congress in support of the one-China principle and believes that the FSM will continue to firmly support China’s just position on Taiwan-related issues, Wang said.
China is willing to further expand cooperation with the FSM in key areas such as infrastructure, climate change and marine exploration, promoting the continuous development of the China-Micronesia comprehensive strategic partnership, he said.
L. Robert, for his part, congratulated on the successful holding of the 3rd China-Pacific Island States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and reaffirmed the FSM’s continued commitment to the one-China principle. Micronesia is ready to further develop its comprehensive strategic partnership with China, he added.
During a meeting with Vanuatu Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Trade Mark Athey, the Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that the China-Vanuatu comprehensive strategic partnership has been continuously developing under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries.
According to Wang Yi, since the new Vanuatu government took office in February this year, the country has been pursuing a positive and friendly policy toward China, which is highly appreciated by the Chinese side. The two countries should take advantage of the current favorable situation to strengthen exchanges at all levels and expand practical cooperation, the Chinese diplomat noted.
M. Ati, for his part, noted that China’s support not only helps Vanuatu improve the living conditions of its population, but also increases its confidence and sustainability in development.
The Vanuatu government firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China, accelerate negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement, and develop cooperation in areas such as education, infrastructure, health and law enforcement, moving towards a brighter future, Athi said.
At a meeting with Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkachenko, Wang Yi said the two countries should implement the consensus reached by their leaders, begin negotiations on a free trade agreement as soon as possible and deepen cooperation in various fields.
China values Papua New Guinea’s influence as a major country in the South Pacific and its role as a gateway to Asia, Wang continued, adding that China is willing to work with Papua New Guinea and other Pacific island countries to implement the outcomes of this foreign ministers’ meeting to make greater contributions to regional peace and development.
J. Tkachenko, for his part, noted that relations with China are of utmost importance for Papua New Guinea. According to him, the government of Papua New Guinea strongly supports China’s efforts to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Papua New Guinea, he added, is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China to advance cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as to expand practical cooperation in such areas as agriculture, education, telecommunications, energy and regional development.
In addition, Wang Yi met with former President and current Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru Russ Coon, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Lenora Kerekeretabua and Deputy Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Esala Nayasi. –0–