China, Solomon Islands reach eight-point consensus

China and the Solomon Islands reached a series of important consensuses after friendly, in-depth and productive communication on deepening bilateral mutually-beneficial cooperation, visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

Wang expounded on the eight-point consensus at a joint press conference with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele.

Both sides agreed to jointly cement the political foundation of China-Solomon Islands relations, build the Belt and Road Initiative, implement the China-proposed Global Development Initiative, foster a secure and stable environment, promote connectivity, address climate change, enhance sub-national exchanges and safeguard the interests of developing countries.

Wang stressed that China-Solomon Islands relations, which grow with the trend of the times in compliance with people's wishes, will surely flourish and embrace an even brighter future.