China and Papua New Guinea: Friends Joining Hands!
Hey there! Have you ever made a new friend and planned fun things to do together? That’s kind of what happened when China and Papua New Guinea (PNG) met recently. 🌏🤝
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with PNG’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko in a city called Xiamen. They were both there for a special meeting with other Pacific Island countries.
Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship
Did you know that next year, China and PNG will have been friends for 50 years? That’s half a century! 🎉 They want to celebrate by working even closer together.
Working Together for a Brighter Future
Minister Wang Yi said that China and PNG are like trusted friends and close brothers. They want to help each other with things like growing food, learning, energy, and building better cities.
Learning and Sharing
Both countries talked about making new plans to trade and share ideas. They also want to support each other in big projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, which is about connecting countries through new roads, railways, and more! 🚂🛤️
Respecting Each Other
PNG’s Minister Justin Tkatchenko said that PNG supports China’s efforts to keep its country whole and safe. They believe in the “one-China policy,” which means they see Taiwan as part of China.
Looking Forward
China and PNG are excited about their future together. They want to keep being good friends and help each other grow and succeed! 🌟
Reference(s):
China, PNG pledge to enhance bilateral practical cooperation
cgtn.com
