国内英语资讯:China, Pacific island countries lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership_时事

国内英语资讯:China, Pacific island countries lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

China is ready to jointly host with the island countries the China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum in the second half of 2019, he said.

Secondly, Xi proposed the countries stick to the mutually beneficial cooperation for common prosperity.

The Chinese side pledged continued efforts in raising the capability of the island countries that have established diplomatic ties with China in developing on their own and in creating a virtuous cycle in economy and society.

The two sides should seize upon the opportunity of the signing of the cooperation document in jointly building the Belt and Road to deepen practical cooperation at various levels, raise the level of bilateral trade facilitation and make sure the 2019 Year of Tourism for China and Pacific island countries a success, Xi said.

Thirdly, the countries should work to increase the friendship among the peoples, he said.

He pledged that China is willing to support the island countries in personnel training, promote Chinese teaching and people-to-people exchanges, as well as strengthen communication among people from all walks of life.

The Chinese side will encourage its provinces and cities to carry out communication and cooperation with the island countries, Xi said.

Fourthly, Xi called on the countries to take care of and support one another to safeguard fairness and justice.

The Chinese side, Xi said, is willing to join efforts with the island countries to safeguard a multilateral and free trading system, strengthen communication and coordination on international affairs and support the island countries to speak "the voice of Pacific," jointly promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and support the island countries in advancing the "Blue Pacific" initiative.