Xi Jinping expressed appreciation for Charlot Salwai's important role in promoting the development of China-Vanuatu relations over the years. Noting that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific Islands region, Xi Jinping said since the establishment of diplomatic relations 42 years ago, the friendship between the two countries has been ever-growing, and the two countries have always firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests. China attaches great importance to the development of China-Vanuatu relations and is ready to work with Vanuatu to further deepen high-level political mutual trust, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and enhance the all-weather and all-round friendly cooperation to jointly build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era. China is ready to exchange state governance experience with Vanuatu, share development opportunities brought by Chinese modernization, and enhance the synergy of development strategies. China is ready to deepen practical cooperation with Vanuatu in infrastructure, economy, trade and investment, climate change response and other fields, and encourages its enterprises to invest and cooperate in Vanuatu. China will continue to provide Vanuatu with economic and technical assistance without any political strings attached to help Vanuatu pursue a path of development and prosperity.

Xi Jinping stressed that China advocates that countries, irrespective of their size, are equal, and adheres to the principle of combining justice with interests while prioritizing justice. China does not seek major power competition or geopolitical spheres of influence. It does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or force them to take sides. China always stands on the right side of history, and the side of fairness and justice. China is a promoter of and contributor to peaceful coexistence and common development in the Pacific Islands region. China's vote in the United Nations is always for the well-being of developing countries. China views and values its relations with Pacific island countries from the perspective of building a community with a shared future for mankind. China is ready to continue providing assistance to the best of its ability for economic and social development as well as the improvement of people's livelihood in the island countries, supporting them in accelerating their efforts to achieve independent and sustainable development goals.

The two sides issued a Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Vanuatu and agreed to upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership to build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era.

Wang Yi was present at the meeting.