国内英语资讯:Xi meets leaders of Pacific island nations to further BRI cooperation_时事

国内英语资讯:Xi meets leaders of Pacific island nations to further BRI cooperation

The Cook Islands sticks to the one-China policy and is grateful to China's support to the country in various fields including infrastructure construction, he said.

The signing of bilateral agreements on jointly building the Belt and Road has opened up broader space for cooperation, he added.

In his meeting with Prime Minister Samuela Akilisi Pohiva of Tonga, Xi said this year marks the 20th anniversary of the two countries' establishment of diplomatic ties.

China and Tonga have produced fruitful results in mutually beneficial cooperation in the past 20 years, Xi said.

China appreciates Tonga's firm adherence to the one-China policy and welcomes the country to actively participate in jointly building the Belt and Road, he said.

Xi said he hopes that the two sides tap into their potential, boost cooperation in such fields as trade, investment and infrastructure construction, and expand people-to-people, culture and local-level communication.

Tonga speaks highly of China as it treats the Pacific island nation as an equal partner and thanks China's valuable help, especially the recent visit of Chinese hospital ship Ark Peace to Tonga, Pohiva said.

Tonga sticks to the one-China policy, congratulates China on the success of the first China International Import Expo, admires China's foresight and prospect of development, and is delighted to join the Belt and Road cooperation, the prime minister said.