China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has announced that he will meet with foreign ministers from the Pacific island nations in Fiji in the South Pacific to promote support for the region in areas such as climate change and disaster risk reduction.
However, no agreement was reached on a new initiative for China to promote cooperation with island nations in areas such as security and trade, saying that further discussions are needed.
On the 30th, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting the Pacific island nations, met with the prime ministers and foreign ministers of 10 island nations in Fiji, the fourth country to visit.
President Xi Jinping gave a written greeting at the conference, saying, "It is the common desire of the people of the region and the joint responsibility of each country to protect the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and promote the development and prosperity of each country. China wants to build a closer fate community with the island nations. "
Foreign Minister Wang then announced a policy to promote support for the region in areas such as climate change, disaster prevention, and poverty alleviation.
However, no agreement was reached, saying that China still needs discussions on a new initiative to promote cooperation with island nations in areas such as security and trade.
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, who had a press conference after the meeting, said, "The consensus of each country is of utmost importance when concluding a new agreement in the region," suggesting that there was a disagreement over China's vision. Did.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Wang said, "China is a developing country and a responsible power. China's achievement of development and prosperity with developing countries will bring about fairness and harmony for the whole world," China said in the region. Justified the growing influence.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Watching Related Trends"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference in the afternoon, "I am aware of President Xi Jinping's written greeting and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit, and I am paying close attention to related trends. Especially, it will have a significant impact on the security environment in the Pacific region. We are paying close attention to the movements that can cause this, and we are also taking up the matter at the summit talks with the countries concerned. "
On top of that, "As countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Pacific Islands, face urgent challenges such as the new corona, climate change, and infrastructure, we will further promote practical cooperation that will bring concrete benefits to the region. It is important to make it stronger. We would like to continue working in collaboration with our allies and comrades. "