In Xiamen, the Chinese mainland foreign minister, Wang Yi, and the Solomon Islands minister for foreign affairs and external trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, met on Wednesday at the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The two diplomats reinforced a shared vision of multilateralism, aiming to navigate global challenges with collective solutions.
Reflecting on five years of diplomatic ties, Wang Yi highlighted how the partnership has fostered deep political trust and practical cooperation. He described the establishment of diplomatic relations as a correct choice aligned with the trend of the times and the long-term interests of both peoples, citing progress in infrastructure, cultural exchanges, and trade.
Looking ahead, the Chinese mainland pledged to uphold basic norms of international relations, fairness, and justice. Wang Yi applauded the Solomon Islands' firm adherence to the one-China principle and promised continued support for economic and social development projects. He emphasized plans to strengthen trade and cultural ties and deliver practical benefits to everyday communities.
For his part, Agovaka reiterated the Solomon Islands' commitment to stand with the Chinese mainland against U.S. unilateralism and protectionism. He outlined plans to expand cooperation in education, police training, health care, and cultural protection, aiming to deliver tangible benefits to island communities.
As global debates over trade and diplomacy intensify, this Pacific partnership demonstrates the potential of multilateral engagement to build resilience, foster mutual trust, and deliver on-the-ground impact. For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, the China-Solomon Islands dialogue offers a case study in how strategic collaboration can shape a more inclusive and connected world.
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Chinese FM calls for upholding multilateralism with Solomon Islands
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