China has not reached a general agreement with the Pacific island nations

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama (right) at a joint press conference in Suva, Fiji on May 30 afp

AFP news agency on May 30 reported that China and other countries Pacific island nation failed to reach an agreement on security on a large scale, after the meeting between the Chinese foreign minister King conference and leaders and foreign ministers of countries in the region.

The video conference between the leaders and foreign ministers of the countries was expected to discuss to sharply increase China’s participation in security, economy and politics in the South Pacific.

However, this effort does not appear to be enough, with some leaders in the region expressing deep concern. The meeting was attended by Mr. Wang and representatives of Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Niue and Vanuatu.

“As usual, we put consensus first,” Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said after the conference, hinting that a broad consensus was needed before signing any “new agreement in the region” area”.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in the Chinese capital Suva Fiji within the framework of a 10-day trip to the Pacific islands.

Before the conference, the President of China Xi Jinping sends a message that the country will be a “good brother” to the region and that they share a “common fate”, according to CCTV.

In a letter to leaders of countries in the region, Micronesian President David Panuelo warned that the proposed deal was “insincere” and would “ensure Chinese influence in government” and “control the economy”. “key industries.

China will discuss further

According to Reuters, after the meeting, Mr. Wang said that the countries had agreed on five areas of cooperation, but needed further discussions to reach further consensus. Among these areas is the post-pandemic economic recovery Covid-19 and the construction of new centers for agriculture and disaster response, but excluding security.

“China will present a document on its own position and proposal for cooperation with the Pacific islands, and in the near future we will continue to have in-depth discussions and consultations to shape a more consensus on cooperation. ,” he said at a press conference in Fiji. The press conference did not include media questions.

Mr. Wang said that some people question the motives of China being so active in the Pacific island region, and he said China also supports developing countries in Africa, Asia and the region. Carribean.

“Don’t worry and stress too much, for the common development and prosperity of China and all other developing countries will only mean greater harmony, greater equity and more progress for the whole world,” he said. world”, he stated.

In response to a question after the press conference, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qianbo said that the participants agreed to discuss the draft joint statement and five-year plan “until we reach an agreement”.