Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea John Rosso in Beijing on Monday.
Rosso is in Beijing to attend the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women which runs from Monday to Tuesday.
Han said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two counties, bilateral relations have maintained robust development momentum under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries.
He extended warm congratulations on Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary celebrations last month, emphasizing that the dispatch of a special envoy to the celebrations by Chinese president Xi Jinping demonstrates China's strong commitment to bilateral relations.
As next year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, China stands ready to work with Papua New Guinea to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and elevate China-Papua New Guinea comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, he said.
The Chinese side is willing to work with all parties to advance the global cause of gender equality and women's all-round development and jointly write a new chapter in the global advancement of the cause of women, Han noted.
Rosso spoke highly of China's successful hosting of the Global Women's Summit and its leadership in addressing global challenges.
He noted that Papua New Guinea regards China as an important partner, and will firmly adhere to the one-China principle, expand cooperation with China in various fields, and promote greater development of bilateral relations.
Chinese vice president meets deputy PM of Papua New Guinea
