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The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Fiji on Tuesday issued a joint statement.
The statement said it reflects the commitment of both nations in their comprehensive strategic partnership to promote practical cooperation and outline shared commitments.
The two sides agreed that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, the independent choice by the people of each country of a development path suited to their respective national conditions must be respected, and the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs must be observed, according to the statement.
The two sides will strengthen interaction at all levels and in various areas, expand exchange between their respective legislatures, government agencies, municipalities and localities, carry out experience sharing on governance and development, and further deepen political mutual trust, the statement read.
It said the two sides agreed to expand exchange and cooperation in such areas as tourism, education, health, agriculture and marine resource development, capacity building, sports and cultural promotion.
The two sides are committed to working with all parties for the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The two sides reiterated their commitment to firmly upholding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, it said.
