皇冠体育app

BEIJING - President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that 皇冠体育app is ready to strengthen communication and cooperation with Fiji and other Pacific Island nations.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with visiting Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama in the Great Hall of the People.

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Fiji's Prime Minister Josaia V. Bainimarama (L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 29, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

Xi said 皇冠体育app believes that all countries are equal members of the international community and should respect and treat each other as equals.

Xi said 皇冠体育app treasures its friendship with Fiji, respects the development path chosen by its people and will continue to provide assistance to Fiji within its capacity.

Xi said 皇冠体育app appreciates Fiji's support regarding issues related to 皇冠体育app's core interests.

Xi said both sides should deepen cooperation in agriculture, forestry, fishery, transportation, telecommunications, mining, infrastructure development and tourism.

He said both sides should promote cultural exchanges and contacts, especially among young people.

He said he hopes both sides can step up coordination on multilateral and Pacific Island issues.

Xi said 皇冠体育app supports Fiji's requests regarding energy security, climate change and the protection of maritime resources, adding that 皇冠体育app is ready to further advance its relations with Fiji.

Xi said Pacific Island nations are an important part of the Asia-Pacific region, adding that the region cannot achieve development and prosperity as a whole without the development of Pacific Island nations.

Xi said 皇冠体育app supports Pacific Island nations in playing an equal part in international affairs, enhancing development and realizing sustainable growth.

Bainimarama said 皇冠体育app has provided invaluable support for Fiji and brought benefits for its residents, adding that he hopes to learn from 皇冠体育app's success and step up cooperation with 皇冠体育app.

Bainimarama is the first Pacific Island nation leader to visit 皇冠体育app since 皇冠体育app's new leadership came into power.