When asked when #
China# and #
Vanuatu# would sign an agreement, and whether China would agree to release the text for transparency purposes, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that on the first question, China’s cooperation with Vanuatu is based on mutual respect, equal consultation, win-win results, openness and inclusiveness. Guided by Vanuatu’s own will and needs, China will keep expanding friendly exchanges and cooperation across all sectors to deliver benefits to both countries and their peoples.
On the second question, China’s cooperation with Pacific island countries is open and aboveboard. “We never impose our will on others, nor do our cooperation efforts target any third party, and such cooperation is sincerely welcomed by people of the island nations. China has always handled issues concerning bilateral cooperation documents with island countries through friendly consultations,” Guo said.