Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday exchanged congratulatory messages
with his Vanuatuan counterpart, Ham Lini, marking the 25th
anniversary of the establishment of China-Vanuatu diplomatic
ties.
In the message, Wen said that China and Vanuatu have reaped
abundant fruits in the development of bilateral relations since the
two countries forged diplomatic ties.
With their relations built on equality, sincerity and mutual
trust, exchanges and cooperation between China and Vanuatu have
turned increasingly closer, and the two countries have maintained
effective coordination in international and regional affairs, said
Wen.
China is willing to work with Vanuatu to further increase
friendly exchanges and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation
between the two countries, so as to promote China-Vanuatu ties to
achieve fresher and greater development, the Chinese premier
said.
In his message, Prime Minister Lini, on behalf of the Vanuatuan
government and people, expressed thanks to the Chinese government
and people for their support and assistance in various fields.
Lini said that Vanuatu will adhere to the one-China policy, and
is willing to work with the Chinese side to further boost bilateral
ties.
Also on Monday, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing exchanged
congratulatory messages on the occasion with Vanuatu's deputy prime
minister, Sato Kilman.
(Xinhua News Agency March 26, 2007)
