Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told visiting Micronesian President Emanuel Mori Friday that China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Micronesia in various fields.
Wen said in a meeting with Mori that the Chinese government attaches great importance to China-Micronesia relationship and see Micronesia as a good friend and good partner.
He said China is ready to make joint efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields including economy and trade, culture, education and health, in a bid to continuously promote the development of China-Micronesia friendly and cooperative ties featuring lasting stability and mutual benefits.
"Facts have shown the friendly ties between China and Micronesia are in the common interests of both peoples and also conducive to peace and prosperity in the region of the Pacific islands," Wen added.
He expressed his appreciation of the Micronesian government's long adherence to the one-China policy and opposition to "Taiwan independence".
Mori said the friendly relationship between Micronesia and China has developed smoothly, and the two sides have developed successful cooperation in the fields of communication, energy, agriculture, fishery, trade and tourism, which has helped strengthen Micronesia's ability of national construction.
He said Micronesia hopes to learn from China's experiences of development and continuously strengthen cooperation with China, adding his appreciation of China's innovative cooperation with south Pacific island nations.
Mori also reiterated that Micronesia will firmly adhere to the one-China policy.
Before meeting with Mori, Premier Wen also met with Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio and Foreign Minister of Bolivia David Choquehuanca, respectively.
Source: Xinhua
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