Micronesia opened its embassy in China Friday, over 18 years after the two countries established their diplomatic relations. Visiting Micronesian President Emanuel Mori attended the opening ceremony in Beijing.
"We hope to improve cooperation with China, especially in the fields of economy and technology," Mori said.
"I believe China will become the global trade center... As a developing country, Micronesia wishes to benefit from China's development," he said.
Mori also reiterated the country's adherence to the one-China policy.
Zhang Yesui, Chinese vice foreign minister, said at the opening ceremony that China and Micronesia have enjoyed good relations since the forging of their diplomatic ties.
"Our cooperation in economy, trade, education, culture, health and military have been expanding and we also maintain good coordination and cooperation in the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum," Zhang said.
Referring to Micronesia as "an important country" in the Pacific areas, Zhang said that the opening of Micronesia 's embassy in China indicated that "bilateral relations have entered a new stage".
Located in the north Pacific, Micronesia has a land area of about 705square kilometers, with a population of over 100,000.
Source:Xinhua
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