Hey there, global explorers! 🌟 Did you hear about the latest happening between China and Samoa? It's super exciting and all about building bridges across the Pacific! 🤝
Mao Ning, the spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, shared some uplifting news at a press briefing on Tuesday. She highlighted how China-Samoa cooperation has left its footprints all over Samoa 🐾—in the best way possible!
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa recently visited China, marking a significant step towards an even closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific Island countries. 🇨🇳🇼🇸
Fun fact: Samoa was one of the first Pacific Island countries to establish diplomatic relations with China and to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Belt and Road cooperation. Talk about being pioneers! 🚀
Thanks to this friendship, the Faleolo International Airport was renovated with support from a Chinese company and is now shining as one of the most modern international airports in the South Pacific. ✈️✨ Also, the China-aided government building is so iconic that it’s featured on Samoa's new banknotes! 🏛️💰 Locals love visiting and snapping pics there. 📸
Mao Ning emphasized that the friendly ties between China and Samoa are a perfect example of China's cooperation with Pacific Island countries. She mentioned that China develops these relations \"under the principle of respecting the Pacific Island countries' sovereignty and independence and their will, cultural traditions, and effort to seek strength through unity,\" providing \"economic and technological aid with no political strings attached.\" 🌺
China is actively supporting Pacific Island countries in implementing the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent 🌊, creating new platforms tailored to their needs, and exploring fresh areas for collaboration. Mao Ning assured that China will continue this all-round cooperation to back their development. 🌱
Pretty awesome, right? It's all about unity, respect, and working together for a brighter future! ✨
Reference(s):
China-Samoa ties showcase cooperation with Pacific Island Nations
cgtn.com
