Chinese President Xi Jinping held a collective meeting with leaders of the Pacific island countries having diplomatic ties with China in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Nov.16.
Xi presided over the meeting and delivered a keynote speech, proposing suggestions on the development of China's relations with Pacific island countries under new circumstances, stressing that the two sides should seize the opportunity and jointly work for a better future.
Mutual respect and strategic mutual trust are the political foundation of the strategic partnership between China and South Pacific island countries.