New chapter for relations

During President Xi Jinping's meeting with the leaders of Pacific island nations in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, the two sides agreed to elevate their relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, featuring mutual respect, common development and all-around cooperation.

As Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said, Xi's first visit to Papua New Guinea as Chinese president was a historical moment for the Pacific island nations. The meeting deepened mutual trust and gave a strong impetus to expanding exchanges and cooperation.

During the meeting, Xi comprehensively expounded on China's policies and proposals on further developing relations with the island nations and announced some major measures to support their development and expand cooperation on the basis of sincerity, equality, mutual trust and mutual benefit.