China boosts ties with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

Chinese President Xi Jinping met separately in Beijing with the Prime Ministers of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on July 12. The premiers of the two South Pacific island nations were on official visits that underscored China’s policy of treating all countries, big or small, as equal.

Meeting Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of Solomon Islands, Xi noted that China regards the Solomon Islands as a good friend, good partner and good brother. China supports the Solomon Islands in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions and in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

China, he added, is ready to enhance strategic communication with the Solomon Islands to firmly support each other in safeguarding core interests and addressing major concerns, enhance the synergy between the Belt and Road cooperation and the development strategy of the Solomon Islands, deepen cooperation in areas such as rural development, medical services, infrastructure, sustainable development and climate change response, and work together to build a community with a shared future between the two countries in the new era, thereby bringing greater benefits to the two peoples.

China has always been committed to an independent foreign policy of peace and advocates that all countries, regardless of size, strength or wealth, are equals. China’s friendly cooperation with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island countries is a sincere effort to assist these island nations in achieving development, falls within the framework of South-South cooperation, and is part of the common development of the Global South, without targeting any third party or seeking any selfish gain, he added.

Manele said his visit to China began in Fujian province, where he witnessed China’s remarkable development achievements and felt the immense potential and broad prospects of cooperation between the Solomon Islands and China. Noting that China has set an example for developing countries, he added that China advocates the common values of humanity, upholds multilateralism, avoids forming exclusive cliques or playing geopolitical games, does not require other countries to take sides, and calls on the international community to strengthen unity and cooperation.

The previous day, Manele had met with his Chinese counterpart, Premier Li Qiang, who called for further development of their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

Li said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties five years ago, bilateral relations have maintained strong development, setting an example of South-South cooperation among developing countries. China is ready to share more development experience with the Solomon Islands, and strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, rural development, information and communications and low-carbon transition. And it hopes to import more quality agricultural and food products from the Solomon Islands and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest there. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of education, health, sports, culture and youth to further facilitate personnel exchanges and cement the social foundation of bilateral cooperation.

Manele expressed appreciation for China’s strong support for the economic and social development of the Solomon Islands. He said that the Solomon Islands firmly abides by the one-China principle, supports the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the three major global initiatives, supports the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and highly appreciates China’s important contribution to world peace and development.

The Solomon Islands is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with China in fields such as economy and trade, infrastructure construction, medical and health care, people-to-people exchanges and poverty alleviation, jointly cope with global challenges such as climate change and push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

In a joint statement, the two sides reaffirmed that they will continue to follow the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, firmly support each other in independently exploring a development path suited to national conditions, and further enhance sharing and mutual learning of governance experience.

The Chinese side will continue to provide help to the best of its capacity for Solomon Islands’ pursuit of independent and sustainable development, to help Solomon Islands graduate from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category by 2027 as scheduled.

They agreed to expand exchanges and cooperation in such areas as culture, education, health including malaria eradication, sports, law enforcement, youth and media. The Chinese side will continue to provide government scholarships and various training opportunities for Solomon Islands, continue to send medical teams and police liaison teams to Solomon Islands, and continue to provide Solomon Islands with support in Chinese language teaching.

The two sides share the view that climate change is a global challenge that requires all countries to respond with joint efforts under the framework of multilateralism and in accordance with the principles of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The two sides will jointly promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement.

They also reiterated their commitment to firmly upholding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, and call on relevant countries to fulfill international obligations and prudently handle issues such as the ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated water and cooperation on nuclear submarines.

Manele assumed the premiership of Solomon Islands following the country’s general election of 17 April. Imperialist powers, particularly the United States, Australia and Japan, had high hopes of diverting the country from the path of friendship with China, pioneered by former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare – hopes which evidently proved to be misplaced. In fact, as Foreign Minister, it was Manele who had travelled to Beijing to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic in 2019.

In his meeting with with Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai, Xi expressed China’s readiness to work with the Pacific island country to jointly build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

Noting that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific island region, the Chinese president said that his country and Vanuatu have firmly supported each other on issues concerning core interests since the establishment of diplomatic relations 42 years ago.

He emphasised that China is committed to equality among all countries, big or small, and adheres to the principle of combining justice with interests while prioritising justice. China does not seek major-power competition or geopolitical spheres of influence. Nor does it interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or force them to take sides, he added.

Salwai expressed admiration for China’s remarkable development achievements and ongoing efforts for national rejuvenation through Chinese modernisation under the outstanding leadership of President Xi. China upholds the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and treats small countries like Vanuatu equally, which fully demonstrates equality and respect, he said.

Prior to his meeting with Xi in Beijing, Salawi had visited Shanghai, where he voiced his willingness to learn from China’s climate governance experience and to work with China to address climate change. He emphasised the urgent global climate situation and the need for collaborative efforts to combat climate change.

Salwai further noted that as a South Pacific island nation, Vanuatu has long faced natural environmental challenges. He hailed China’s efforts to ensure that no country is left behind in building a community with a shared future for humanity and affirmed Vanuatu’s commitment to standing alongside China in this endeavour.

In their joint statement, China and Vanuatu spoke positively of the achievements in the development of bilateral relations, especially the new and important progress since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development in 2018. Both sides agreed to upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership and build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

They agreed that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal, and that the independent choice of development paths by people of all countries in light of their respective national conditions should be respected under the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. They will also encourage local currency settlement in bilateral trade and investment.

The Chinese side welcomes the official participation of Vanuatu in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and stands ready to take this opportunity to deepen relevant cooperation and forge synergy for accelerating the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The two sides are committed to working together with all parties for the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. They agreed to strengthen cooperation within the cooperation platforms and frameworks of the China-Pacific Island Countries Reserve of Emergency Supplies, climate change response, poverty alleviation and development, disaster prevention and mitigation, Juncao technology (a method of breeding fungi with herbaceous plants that helps address poverty, soil erosion and desertification), agriculture, police training, and so on. And they will work together to build a closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island countries.

The statement also includes essentially identical positions with regards to climate change and nuclear issues, clearly referring, inter alia, to concerns regarding Japan’s discharge of contaminated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear reactor, and the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the United States and Britain, as those above agreed between China and Solomon Islands.

Formerly a joint colony of Britain and France, when it was known as New Hebrides, Vanuatu won national independence in 1980 and established relations with China in 1982.

The above articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency.

Xi meets prime minister of Solomon Islands

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands here on Friday.

Noting that China regards the Solomon Islands as a good friend, good partner and good brother, Xi said China supports the Solomon Islands in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions and in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Xi said China is ready to enhance strategic communication with the Solomon Islands to firmly support each other in safeguarding core interests and addressing major concerns, enhance the synergy between the Belt and Road cooperation and the development strategy of the Solomon Islands, deepen cooperation in areas such as rural development, medical services, infrastructure, sustainable development and climate change response, and work together to build a community with a shared future between the two countries in the new era, thereby bringing greater benefits to the two peoples.

China has always been committed to an independent foreign policy of peace, and advocates that all countries, regardless of size, strength or wealth, are equals, Xi noted. China’s friendly cooperation with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island countries is a sincere effort to assist these island nations in achieving development, falls within the framework of South-South cooperation, and is part of the common development of the Global South, without targeting any third party or seeking any selfish gain, he said.

China is willing to continue providing assistance within its capacity to help the Solomon Islands achieve development, strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum, and promote the common interests of developing countries, Xi added.

Manele said his visit to China began in Fujian Province, where he witnessed China’s remarkable development achievements and felt the immense potential and broad prospects of cooperation between the Solomon Islands and China.

Noting that China has set an example for developing countries, Manele said China advocates the common values of humanity, upholds multilateralism, avoids forming exclusive cliques or playing geopolitical games, does not require other countries to take sides, and calls on the international community to strengthen unity and cooperation.

According to Manele, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi are conducive to promoting world peace, stability and common development, which are of great significance for small countries like the Solomon Islands. Thanks to the participation in Belt and Road cooperation, the Solomon Islands has made significant progress in areas including infrastructure construction, he said.

Manele said the Solomon Islands firmly adheres to the one-China principle, resolutely opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” and firmly supports the Chinese government’s efforts to achieve national reunification.

He added that the Solomon Islands is ready to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China and build a community with a shared future between the two sides.

Both sides issued a joint statement, agreeing to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the Solomon Islands in the new era based on mutual respect and common development, and to build a community with a shared future between China and the Solomon Islands in the new era.

Chinese premier holds talks with Solomon Islands’ prime minister

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Beijing on Thursday, calling for further development of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

China is ready to work with the Solomon Islands to further enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual respect and common development for a new era and continuously improve the well-being of the two peoples, Li said.

Li stressed that China supports the people of the Solomon Islands in choosing a development path that suits their national conditions, and stands ready to continue to firmly support each other’s core interests.

Li said that China is ready to share more development experience with the Solomon Islands, and strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, rural development, information and communications and low-carbon transition. China hopes to import more quality agricultural and food products from the Solomon Islands and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest in the Solomon Islands.

The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of education, health, sports, culture and youth to further facilitate personnel exchanges and cement the social foundation of bilateral cooperation, Li added.

Li stressed that China will continue to uphold the principles of mutual respect, equality, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development, push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island countries, and work together to build an even closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island countries.

Manele expressed appreciation for China’s strong support for the economic and social development of the Solomon Islands.

Manele said that the Solomon Islands firmly abides by the one-China principle, supports the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the three major global initiatives, supports the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and highly appreciates China’s important contribution to world peace and development.

After the talks, they jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents regarding the BRI, economy and trade, education, digital economy, green development, inspection and quarantine, among others.

Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and Solomon Islands

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of Solomon Islands paid an official visit to China from July 9 to 15, 2024.
During the visit, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele had a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and held talks with Premier Li Qiang.
Leaders of the two countries spoke highly of the tremendous progress in bilateral relations since China and Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations five years ago, and agreed to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for the new era, and build a China-Solomon Islands community with a shared future in the new era.
The two sides reaffirmed that they will continue to follow the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, firmly support each other in independently exploring a development path suited to national conditions, and further enhance sharing and mutual learning of governance experience. The Chinese side once again congratulates Prime Minister Manele on his inauguration, supports the governance efforts of Prime Minister Manele and the new Solomon Islands government, and is convinced that under the leadership of Prime Minister Manele, Solomon Islands will make new accomplishments in national development.
The two sides reiterated their staunch support for each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns. The Chinese side firmly supports Solomon Islands in upholding its sovereignty and independence. Solomon Islands is firmly committed to the one-China principle, and recognizes that there is but one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Solomon Islands firmly opposes “Taiwan independence” in any form, firmly supports all efforts by the Chinese government to realize national reunification, and firmly supports China on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang, human rights, etc. Solomon Islands fully understands and supports China’s position on the South China Sea issue, and calls for peaceful negotiations and dialogue by parties involved.
The two sides agreed to have closer interactions at all levels and in various areas, and expand exchanges and cooperation between government departments, legislative bodies, political parties and localities.
The two sides will continue to work together in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, build greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the development strategies of Solomon Islands, expand practical cooperation in a broad range of areas, including trade and investment, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, rural development, infrastructure, energy and minerals, information and communications technology, low-carbon and green development, digital economy, and disaster prevention and mitigation, and jointly safeguard the security of people, properties, major cooperation projects, critical infrastructure and businesses houses. The Chinese side welcomes export of quality agri-food products of Solomon Islands to China. The Chinese side will continue to provide help to the best of its capacity for Solomon Islands’ pursuit of independent and sustainable development, to help Solomon Islands graduate from the Least Developed Countries category by 2027 as scheduled.
The two sides agreed to expand exchanges and cooperation in such areas as culture, education, health including malaria eradication, sports, law enforcement, youth and media. The Chinese side will continue to provide government scholarships and various training opportunities for Solomon Islands, continue to send medical teams and police liaison teams to Solomon Islands, and continue to provide Solomon Islands with support in Chinese language teaching.
Solomon Islands welcomes and supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and will work with China to advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and form greater synergy for accelerated implementation of the U.N. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional affairs, advocate humanity’s common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom, defend the international system with the U.N. at its core, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, safeguard the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
The two sides share the view that climate change is a global challenge that requires all countries to respond with joint efforts under the framework of multilateralism and in accordance with the principles of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The two sides will jointly promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement.
The two sides agreed to deepen practical maritime cooperation in such areas as ocean observation and forecasting, marine disaster prevention and mitigation, marine ecosystem protection and restoration, marine spatial planning, and blue economy. Develop a blue partnership, and promote the building of a maritime community with a shared future. The two sides reiterated their commitment to firmly upholding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, and call on relevant countries to fulfill international obligations and prudently handle issues such as the ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated water and cooperation on nuclear submarine.
The two sides are committed to working together with all parties for the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation within the platforms and frameworks of the China-Pacific Island Countries Reserve of Emergency Supplies, climate response, poverty alleviation and development, disaster prevention and mitigation, Juncao technology, agriculture, and police training center. The two sides will work together to build an even closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island Countries.

Beijing, July 12, 2024

China ready to build community with shared future in new era with Vanuatu: Xi

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai in Beijing, and expressed China’s readiness to work with the Pacific island country to jointly build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

Noting that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific island region, Xi said China and Vanuatu have firmly supported each other on issues concerning core interests since the establishment of diplomatic relations 42 years ago.

Xi said China attaches great importance to the development of China-Vanuatu relations and stands ready to work with Vanuatu to deepen high-level political mutual trust, promote the high-quality building of the Belt and Road, and enhance the all-weather and all-round friendly cooperation to jointly build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

China hopes to exchange state governance experience with Vanuatu, share development opportunities brought by Chinese modernization, and enhance the synergy of development strategies, Xi said.

China is ready to deepen practical cooperation with Vanuatu in infrastructure, economy, trade and investment, climate change and other fields, and encourages its enterprises to invest in Vanuatu, Xi noted.

Xi emphasized that China is committed to equality among all countries, big or small, and adheres to the principle of combining justice with interests while prioritizing justice. China does not seek major-power competition or geopolitical spheres of influence. It does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or force them to take sides, he added.

Noting that China is a promoter of and contributor to peaceful coexistence and common development in the Pacific island region, Xi said China is willing to continue providing assistance to the best of its ability for the economic and social development as well as improvement of people’s livelihood of the island countries, thereby supporting them in accelerating their efforts to achieve independent and sustainable development goals.

Salwai expressed admiration for China’s remarkable development achievements and ongoing efforts for national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization under the outstanding leadership of President Xi. China upholds the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and treats small countries like Vanuatu equally, which fully demonstrates equality and respect, he said.

The Vanuatu government firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and firmly supports China’s position on issues related to Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Xizang, human rights and the South China Sea, Salwai said. Vanuatu hopes to learn from China’s experience in state governance, strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China, and promote practical cooperation in infrastructure, economy, trade and other fields, he added.

The two sides issued a joint statement and agreed to upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership to build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

Vanuatu’s PM says willing to learn from China’s climate governance

SHANGHAI, July 11 (Xinhua) — Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai, currently on an official visit to China, has expressed willingness to learn from China’s climate governance experience and work with China to address climate change.

During his visit to Shanghai from Tuesday to Wednesday, Salwai emphasized the urgent global climate situation and the need for collaborative efforts to combat climate change.

Salwai noted that as a South Pacific island nation, Vanuatu has long faced natural environmental challenges. He hailed China’s efforts to ensure no country is left behind in building a community with a shared future for humanity and affirmed Vanuatu’s commitment to standing alongside China in this endeavor.

Returning to Shanghai after 20 years, Salwai praised the city’s remarkable development.

During his visit, Salwai toured many places, such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai Futures Exchange, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center and Shanghai Museum.

On Wednesday, Salwai departed Shanghai for Beijing to continue his China visit.

Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Vanuatu

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Charlot Salwai of the Republic of Vanuatu paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12, 2024.
During the visit, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, and Premier of the State Council Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.
The two sides spoke positively of the achievements in the development of bilateral relations, especially the new and important progress since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development in 2018. Both sides agreed to upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership and build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.
The two sides agreed that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal, and that the independent choice of development paths by people of all countries in light of their respective national conditions should be respected under the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.
The two sides reiterated their staunch support for each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns. The Chinese side firmly supports Vanuatu in upholding its sovereignty and independence. Vanuatu firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and recognizes that there is but one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Vanuatu firmly supports efforts by the Chinese government to realize national reunification, opposing “Taiwan independence”, and firmly recognises that issues relating to Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang and human rights are internal matters for China to deal with. By the same token, Vanuatu fully understands and supports China’s position on the South China Sea issue, and calls for peaceful negotiations and dialogue by parties involved.
The two sides will enhance interactions at all levels and in various areas and expand exchanges between government departments, legislative bodies, and localities to carry out mutual learning of governance and development experience and deepen political mutual trust.
The Chinese side welcomes Vanuatu’s active participation in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and stands ready to build greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the development strategies of Vanuatu such as the Santo Economic Corridor and expand practical cooperation in areas including land and maritime infrastructure, trade and investment, green and low-carbon development, agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The Chinese side will continue to provide help within its capacity for Vanuatu’s endeavor to achieve independent and sustainable development, welcome more competitive specialty products of Vanuatu to enter the Chinese market, and encourage Chinese companies to invest and do business in Vanuatu. The two sides encourage local currency settlement in bilateral trade and investment.
The two sides agreed to expand exchanges and cooperation in such areas as education, health and human resources. The Chinese side will continue to send high-standard medical teams to Vanuatu, continue to provide scholarships and various training opportunities to Vanuatu, and provide support to Vanuatu in Chinese language teaching.
Vanuatu welcomes and supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping and will work with China to advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese side welcomes the official participation of Vanuatu in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and stands ready to take this opportunity to deepen relevant cooperation and forge synergy for accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The two sides agreed to champion humanity’s common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom, strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional affairs, defend the international system with the U.N. at its core, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, safeguard the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
The two sides agreed that climate change is a global challenge that requires all countries to respond with joint efforts under the framework of multilateralism and following the principles of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The two sides will jointly promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement.
The two sides agreed to deepen practical maritime cooperation in ocean observation and forecasting, marine disaster prevention and mitigation, marine ecosystem protection and restoration, marine spatial planning, blue economy and other fields, develop a blue partnership, and promote the building of a maritime community with a shared future. The two sides reiterated their commitment to firmly upholding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, and call on relevant countries to fulfill international obligations and prudently handle issues such as the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water and nuclear-powered submarine cooperation.
The two sides are committed to working together with all parties for the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation within the cooperation platforms and frameworks of the China-Pacific Island Countries Reserve of Emergency Supplies, climate change response, poverty alleviation and development, disaster prevention and mitigation, Juncao technology, agriculture, police training center and so on. The two sides will work together to build a closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island countries.