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Dialogue Strengthens Cooperation in Pacific
China and members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) discussed bilateral cooperation in many areas and reached wide consensus in a post-forum dialogue that ended on Monday in Nandi, Fiji, said a senior Chinese official attending the forum.

Zhou Wenzhou, assistant foreign minister, who represented the Chinese Government at the forum, said relations between China and PIF members are moving towards in-depth and comprehensive cooperation.

He noted that the PIF will open an office in China next month and China will host the annual sessions of PIF investment officials.

During the dialogue Zhou and senior government officials from New Zealand, Niue, Nauru and Palau exchanged views on wide-ranging issues, including trade and investment, sustainable development, cooperation in fisheries, climatic changes and regional security.

Zhou said that with high-level exchanges and closer economic and trade ties constantly increasing, the two sides have had fruitful cooperation in the fields of culture, education, sports and health care.

He reiterated China's consistent support to countries in the South Pacific region in their efforts to safeguard state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and promote national economies and regional cooperation.

Zhou reaffirmed the principled stance of the Chinese Government on the Taiwan question and expressed appreciation for the PIF's adherence to the international norm, and its refusal to grant Taiwan PIF membership.

Participants expressed gratitude to the Chinese Government for its positive role in helping promote social and economic growth in PIF member states. They also expressed readiness to forge close ties with China.

Established in 1971, the PIF is devoted to promoting regional cooperation and coordinating foreign policies among South Pacific countries.

(China Daily August 21, 2002)

China to Expand Cooperation With PIF Members
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