Xi Jinping exchanges congratulatory messages with Papua New Guinea governor-general on 50th anniversary of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Papua New Guinea Governor-General Bob Dadae exchanged congratulatory messages to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Xi said he attaches high importance to ties and wants to deepen cooperation. Dadae reaffirmed PNG's commitment to the One-China principle.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Papua New Guinea Governor-General Bob Dadae exchanged congratulatory messages on 12 October to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In his message, Xi said he attaches high importance to the development of China's relations with Papua New Guinea. He expressed willingness to work with Dadae to take the 50th anniversary as an opportunity to continue traditional friendship, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Papua New Guinea to a new level, for the greater benefit of the two peoples.
Dadae said Papua New Guinea treasures its long-standing friendship with China and firmly adheres to the One-China principle. He said he looks forward to using the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to promote the continued and in-depth development of bilateral ties.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape also exchanged congratulatory messages.