Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Federated States of Micronesia in Xiamen City of east China's Fujian Province, with the two sides pledging to further enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Robert was on a visit to China to attend the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting which opened in Xiamen on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, noted that the joint statement released by the meeting are expected to inject new momentum into the development of relations between China and the Pacific island countries.
He said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Micronesia, bilateral cooperation has continuously advanced, bringing tangible benefits to the people of Micronesia.
In April of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Micronesian President Wesley W. Simina reached important consensus on strengthening mutual trust and friendship, as well as deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, said Wang.
The Chinese foreign minister said that China appreciates the resolution passed by the Micronesian Congress supporting the one-China principle, expressing his belief that Micronesia will continue to firmly support China's just stance on the Taiwan question.
China is willing to work with Micronesia to accelerate the Belt and Road construction, while further expanding cooperation in key areas such as infrastructure, climate change, and marine scientific research, while enhancing exchanges in education, youth work, and local governance, said Wang.
Robert congratulated the successful conclusion of the meeting, stating that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Micronesia and China have mutually respected each other and engaged in productive, practical cooperation.
He noted that the government of Micronesia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, affirming that Taiwan is a part of China.
China is not only a partner but a global leader, guiding countries in the Global South toward sustainable development and a just world order, he said, adding that Micronesia is committed to continuing the development of its comprehensive strategic partnership with China.
Chinese FM meets Micronesian counterpart in Xiamen
