From May 28 to May 29, the People's Republic of China and the Pacific Island Countries with which it has diplomatic relations (hereinafter referred to as \all parties\) held their third Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The meeting was chaired by Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the participation of Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Maemo, Niue's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Talagi, Tonga's Crown Prince and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tupouto'a, the Federated States of Micronesia's Foreign Minister Robert, Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Agirigiri, Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Ati, Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Tkechenko, Cook Islands' Foreign Minister Erikana, Nauru's Deputy Foreign Minister Kuehn, and Fiji's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Kuriqirota Buabua. The Samoan government representative Ambassador Marina attended the meeting. Nayasi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, attended as the representative of the Forum Secretary-General upon invitation. All parties in attendance had an in-depth exchange of views on China's relations with Pacific Island Countries and issues of common concern, reaching a broad consensus.

One, all parties reviewed the positive progress achieved in the relations between China and Pacific Island countries in recent years, reaffirming their commitment to deepening a comprehensive strategic partnership characterized by mutual respect and shared development, and promoting the construction of a closer China-Pacific Island Countries community with a shared future.

Third, all parties unanimously believe that it is necessary to adhere to the common values of all humanity, which are peace, development, equity, justice, democracy, and freedom, and to respect international law. All countries, regardless of their size, strength, or wealth, are equal and should respect each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, respect the independent choices of their peoples in selecting development paths that suit their own national conditions, and strictly abide by the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.

IV. All parties reaffirmed mutual understanding and support on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns. All parties recognized that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China. The Chinese side firmly

Sixthly, all parties unanimously agree to continue promoting the high-quality joint construction of the \Belt and Road\ initiative closely aligned with the \Blue Pacific 2050 Strategy,\ making greater contributions to regional prosperity and development. The parties agree to determine priority cooperation items within the framework of seven cooperation platforms, including China-Pacific Island Countries emergency supplies reserves, climate change response, poverty reduction and development, disaster prevention and reduction, mushroom grass, agriculture, and police training, based on the national conditions of each country. The parties agree to continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as education, culture, tourism, health, and media, and to expand local interactions. All parties unanimously agree to explore the economic feasibility of opening more direct flights between China and each island country.

Seven, all parties recognize the important role of trade in the economic development of Pacific Island countries and commit to further strengthen trade cooperation through supply-side capacity building, promoting trade, and facilitating access to the Chinese market for products from Pacific Island countries.

Eight, all parties are willing to make positive contributions to peace, development, and stability in the Pacific region, and firmly uphold the international nuclear non-proliferation system with the \Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons\ as the cornerstone and the \Treaty for the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone\.

Nine, all parties fully recognize the importance of managing and protecting the Pacific and its resources for the sustainable development of Pacific Island countries, acknowledge the vulnerability of Pacific Island countries in the face of adverse impacts of climate change, and believe that they should be addressed according to the principles of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities, and respective capabilities, and will jointly promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement. All parties call on developed economies to play a leading role in international initiatives to mitigate climate change and enhance climate resilience. China is committed to continuing to provide assistance and support to Pacific Island countries in addressing climate change within the framework of South-South cooperation to the best of its ability.