Necessary for China, Brazil to maintain strategic communication, strengthen strategic coordination: Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said that it is necessary for China and Brazil to maintain strategic communication, strengthen strategic coordination, and deepen strategic cooperation.

During a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in Manila, the Philippines, Wang said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China and Brazil have made positive progress in jointly building a community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the strategic partnership between the two countries has always been at the forefront internationally, noting Brazil is an emerging economy with global influence and a representative force of the Global South.

China is pleased to see Brazil play a greater role in international affairs and appreciates Brazil's efforts to uphold justice and stand up for the rights of developing countries, he said, adding that China will continue to support Brazil in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and trusts that Brazil will, as always, respect and support China in upholding its core interests.

China is ready to work with Brazil to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen cooperation in areas such as aerospace, connectivity, and artificial intelligence, and provide greater impetus for each other's development, Wang said.

He said that China welcomes Brazil to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, so as to safeguard common interests and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in the new round of technological revolution.

Vieira noted that the leaders of both countries have maintained close communication, established a high level of mutual trust, and jointly guided bilateral relations to a high level. The two sides have maintained frequent exchanges at all levels, and bilateral trade volume reached a new high last year.

Brazil looks forward to working with China to further deepen cooperation in finance, trade, and other areas, and strengthen coordination on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and BRICS, said Vieira.

He said Brazil is very pleased to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization initiated by China and looks forward to taking this as an opportunity to advance scientific and technological innovation cooperation.

Necessary for China, Brazil to maintain strategic communication, strengthen strategic coordination: Wang Yi

China attaches great importance to its relationship with Papua New Guinea (PNG), and is willing to see it play a greater role in international affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with PNG's Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko in Manila, the Philippines.

Noting this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Wang said China is willing to work with PNG to implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders of state to deepen cooperation in various fields and enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Wang said China appreciates PNG for closing the Taipei economic office, adding that the decision is another key measure by the PNG government to implement the one-China principle, and will further consolidate the political foundation of the relationship between China and PNG.

It also provides a model for other countries to handle issues related to Taiwan institutions, Wang said.

China's development of relations with Pacific island countries does not involve geopolitical games or seek a so-called sphere of influence, Wang said, adding that these countries have the right to independently choose their development partners and should not be interfered with by third parties.

Tkatchenko said PNG firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and believes that Taiwan is a part of China, adding that closing the Taipei economic office sent a clear and powerful message of firmly developing its relations with China. The move is a unanimous decision made by the top leadership of PNG, and the country will ensure its implementation, Tkatchenko noted.

PNG is willing to deepen its cooperation with China on areas such as trade and investment, infrastructure and medical and health care, and strengthen communication and collaboration in APEC and other multilateral platforms.

China willing to see PNG play greater role in international affairs: FM