China and Tonga Strengthen Their Friendship!
Hey there! 😊 Did you hear about the exciting meeting between China and Tonga? Let’s dive in!
On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tonga’s Crown Prince and Foreign Minister, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, in Xiamen City, China. They met during the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
A Friendship That Grows Stronger
China and Tonga have been friends for 27 years! 🌟 Over the years, they’ve helped each other through tough times like natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Wang Yi shared greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Tonga’s King Tupou VI. He said that China will always support Tonga’s choices for their country’s future. This means China respects Tonga’s decisions about their own country.
Working Together
China and Tonga are working together on many things! They’ve been cooperating in areas like economy, culture, and education. One big project they work on is called the “Belt and Road Initiative.” It’s like a giant road of friendship and trade connecting different countries! 🛤️
Minister Wang Yi said that China wants to be a good friend to Tonga forever. He added that all countries, big or small, are equal and should respect each other.
Tonga Says Thank You
The Crown Prince of Tonga, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, thanked China for helping Tonga during a big volcanic eruption and the pandemic. 🌋 He said that the friendship between China and Tonga has helped the people of Tonga a lot.
He also shared that during his visit to China’s Shandong Province, he learned more about Confucian philosophy. Confucius was a famous Chinese teacher and philosopher from a long time ago!
Tonga wants to keep working with China in areas like medical care, education, and fighting climate change. 🌍
Looking Ahead
Both leaders are excited about the future and believe that by working together, they can make the world a better place. They want to support each other and other countries to solve big problems and make sure everyone gets along.
Isn’t it great to see countries becoming good friends and helping each other out? Maybe one day, you can visit these places and see their cultures firsthand! ✈️
Reference(s):
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