China and Papua New Guinea Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
China and Papua New Guinea mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, highlighting mutual benefits and cooperation.
Beijing, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : Chinese President Xi Jinping and Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Bob Dadae exchanged congratulatory messages to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries. In his message, Xi emphasized that Papua New Guinea is a good friend, partner, and brother to China in the Pacific region.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties five decades ago, political trust between the two nations has deepened. Xi noted that their cooperation has led to fruitful results, increased people-to-people exchanges, and rapid development of bilateral relations, benefiting both nations and contributing to a shared future for China and Pacific Island countries.
Xi expressed his commitment to enhancing the relationship with Papua New Guinea. He aims to use this anniversary as an opportunity to advance traditional friendship, strengthen exchanges and cooperation across various sectors, and elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to new heights for the benefit of their peoples.
In response, Dadae highlighted the significant development achieved in Papua New Guinea-China relations over the past 50 years, which has brought benefits to both nations and their citizens. He reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to its long-term friendship with China and its adherence to the One China principle, expressing a desire to promote the continuous and in-depth development of bilateral ties.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape also exchanged congratulatory messages. Li noted that China aims to accelerate high-quality joint construction under the Belt and Road Initiative, further promoting the development of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Marape acknowledged the significant contribution China has made to his country’s economic and social development. He reiterated Papua New Guinea’s commitment to the One China principle and expressed a desire to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors, fostering the ongoing development of their strategic partnership.
