Senior Chinese diplomat meets with politicians from Pacific Island countries

BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met on Friday with a delegation of politicians from Pacific Island countries led by Lord Tu'ivakano, former prime minister of Tonga.

Noting that China has a long history of relations with Pacific Island countries, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said China is willing to strengthen political party exchanges and dialogue with Pacific Island countries, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and jointly build a closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island countries.

Tu'ivakano and other politicians said that Pacific Island countries have gained significant economic development and improvements in employment and people's livelihoods under the Belt and Road Initiative, and will adhere to the one-China principle and further promote bilateral relations.