China, Solomon Islands establish comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday afternoon met with visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing.

The two sides jointly announced the official establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era.

Noting the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Solomon Islands is the right choice in line with the trend of the times and meets the fundamental interests of the two peoples, Xi said that China is willing to strengthen strategic communication and deepen cooperation in various fields with Solomon Islands, promoting the sound and steady growth of the comprehensive strategic partnership and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.