July 10, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday afternoon met with visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing. The two sides jointly announced the official establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era, with experts saying that China's successful relations with the Solomon Islands have set an example to guide future cooperation between China and the Pacific Island countries.  

Xi said at the meeting with the visiting prime minister of the Solomon Islands that as China and Pacific Island countries are all developing countries, they should strengthen mutual help and assistance under the framework of South-South cooperation.

Xi pointed out that China fully respects the sovereignty and independence of Pacific Island countries, and upholds the equality of all countries, big or small. China fully respects the will of Pacific Island countries and pursues extensive consultation, joint contribution, shared benefits and win-win results. China fully respects the cultural traditions of Pacific Island countries, and adheres to harmony in diversity and shared beauty of diverse cultures. 

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