Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met and talked with Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsin Zindani in Beijing on Tuesday.
The meeting took place ahead of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which will be held in Beijing on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Yemen is one of the earliest Arab countries to establish diplomatic relationship with the People's Republic of China, and China supports Yemen's development and will continue to promote healthy and stable bilateral ties.
Wang reiterated that the current Red Sea tensions are a spillover of the Gaza conflict. He said the urgent task now is to end the fighting and avoid a greater humanitarian disaster.
Wang said China hopes all parties to the Yemeni issue will stick to a political settlement, continue to resolve differences through dialog and negotiation, and strive for an early reconciliation.
Zindani said Yemen supports the one-China principle and appreciates China's support in various respects, including Yemen's socio-economic development.
Chinese, Yemeni FMs meet in Beijing
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
