Xi Jinping: China ready to support Fiji, Pacific Islands in climate fight

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that his country is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Pacific island nations in combating climate change and other areas.

The president made the remarks during a meeting with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Beijing, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

"China is ready to assist [the Republic of] Fiji and other Pacific island nations in their fight against climate change, as well as to enhance cooperation for development and to turn the Pacific Ocean into an ocean of peace, friendship, and cooperation," Chinese Central Television quoted Xi Jinping as saying.

Xi Jinping also emphasized that "China attaches great importance to China-Fiji relations and is ready to continue providing assistance within its capabilities for the economic and social development of the Republic of Fiji, work with it to define the overall direction of bilateral relations, and promote the building of a China-Fiji community with a shared future for the benefit of the peoples of both countries."