CHINA / Wen in Fiji
Chinese, Fijian govts issue joint press communique
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-04-05 09:25
NADI, Fiji -- The Chinese and Fijian governments issued a joint press
communique here Tuesday amidst Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's official
visit to Fiji.
Following is the full text of the joint communique:
Joint Press Communique Between the Government of the People's Republic of
China and the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands
1. At the invitation of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase of the Republic of
the Fiji Islands, Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council of the People's
Republic of China paid an official visit to the Republic of the Fiji
Islands on 4-5 April 2006. During his visit, Premier Wen Jiabao met with
President Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda and had talks with Prime Minister
Laisenia Qarase. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on
bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual
interest and reached extensive agreement.
2. Leaders of both countries expressed their satisfaction with the
substantial progress achieved in the bilateral relationship since the two
countries established diplomatic relations in 1975. They pointed out that
the growth of China-Fiji relations had brought real benefits to the two
countries and peoples and contributed to peace, stability and prosperity
in the Asia Pacific region.
Leaders of both countries reviewed the 1975 Joint Communique between the
Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Fiji
on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Fiji, the
2002 Joint Statement between the Government of the People's Republic of
China and the Government ofthe Republic of the Fiji Islands on
Consolidating and Promoting Friendly Relations and Cooperation and the
2004 Joint Press Communique between the People's Republic of China and
the Republic of the Fiji Islands. They agreed that the three documents
are important in guiding the future development of China-Fiji relations
and expressed their resolve to continue to observe the guidelines and
principles of these documents.
3. To promote long term and healthy development of China-Fiji relations
in the 21st century, leaders of both countries decided to establish and
strengthen "China-Fiji important cooperative partnership", respect each
other politically, carry out mutually beneficial cooperation economically
and support and closely cooperate with each other in international and
regional affairs. To enrich "China-Fiji important cooperative
partnership", the two sides agreed to strengthen high-level exchanges and
enhance mutual political trust, step up mutually beneficial economic
cooperation based on their comparative strengths to promote sustainable
development of both countries, and enhance communication and cooperation
on international and regional issues.
4. The two sides were satisfied with the agreements on trade, economic
and technical cooperation, quality inspection and telecommunications
signed during the visit. The Fiji side considered China a WTO member
committed to market economy and recognized China's full market economy
status. The Chinese side appreciated Fiji's position in this regard. The
two sides supported and encouraged their enterprises to carry out
mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse forms in fishery, forestry,
tourism and agriculture and promote steady growth of bilateral economic
and trade relations.
5. The Fiji side reiterated Fiji's commitment to developing the closest
degree of friendship and cooperation with the People's Republic of China.
It reaffirmed its adherence to respect for national sovereignty,
non-interference in internal domestic affairs, peaceful resolution of
disputes, and mutual assistance and support in economic and social
development, as the guiding principles in Fiji-China relations.
The Fiji side reiterated its government's commitment to the one-China
policy, recognizing the Government of the People's Republic of China as
the only legal government representing the whole China and Taiwan as an
inalienable part of China. The Fiji side is opposed to any attempt to
create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", to "Taiwan independence"
and to Taiwan's participation in international and regional organizations
that are only open to sovereign states. The only relations Fiji will
maintain with Taiwan are in the promotion of unofficial economic and
commercial ties.
6. The Chinese side reiterated its respect of and support for the active
efforts by the Fiji Government to develop economy and improve the
people's livelihood. It expressed the hope that Fiji would achieve
economic growth, maintain ethnic harmony, ensure peace and prosperity for
its people and contribute to the stability and prosperity of the region.
7. The two sides expressed satisfaction with their coordination and
cooperation in international and regional organizations like the United
Nations, the World Health Organization and the Pacific Islands Forum and
agreed to further strengthen such coordination and cooperation in the
interest of maintaining regional stability and promoting common
development.
Released in Nadi, Fiji on 4 April 2006.
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