Chinese President Xi Jinping recently extended his heartfelt congratulations to Taneti Maamau following Maamau's successful reelection as Kiribati's president.
In his message, Xi emphasized the strong bond between China and Kiribati, describing the two nations as good friends, partners, and brothers. He highlighted the significant progress made since the restoration of diplomatic ties in September 2019, noting increased political trust, fruitful cooperation, and vibrant people-to-people exchanges.
Xi appreciated the mutual understanding and support on core interests and major concerns, reinforcing the commitment to deepen bilateral relations. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Maamau to foster the steady and long-term development of their partnership, aiming to bring greater benefits to the citizens of both countries.
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President Xi congratulates Maamau on reelection as Kiribati president
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