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Wang Yi Speaks with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada on the Phone

2022-05-21 11:48

On May 20, 2022, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada.

Wang Yi said, since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua six months ago, we have enabled bilateral cooperation to get off to  a good start at a fast pace and of a high standard. This fully demonstrates  that the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua  follows the general trend of history and the times, and serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples. China regards  Nicaragua as a reliable and important partner, firmly supports its  sovereignty, independence and national dignity, and respects the development path it has independently chosen. Nicaragua adheres to the one-China  principle, opposes any form of "Taiwan independence" and firmly supports China's position on issues concerning China's core interests. China appreciates that.

Wang Yi said, China is ready to work with Nicaragua to seek greater synergy between the two countries' development strategies within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, so as to turn the complementary advantages into cooperation momentum. China firmly supports Nicaragua's economic and social  development and will continue to provide assistance to Nicaragua in its fight   against the COVID-19 pandemic. China expects the two sides to speed up the  negotiation and conclusion of an "early harvest" arrangement of a  bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), and on this basis, launch the  negotiation on the FTA. China encourages enterprises with strength and good   reputation to take an active part in Nicaragua's economic development, and  stands ready to work with Nicaragua to push forward cooperation in culture,  education and other fields. China supports establishing Confucius Institutes  in Nicaraguan universities and boosting sub-national exchanges, so as to  constantly cement public support and the social foundation for the amicable relations between the two countries.

Wang  Yi said, both China and Nicaragua are committed to safeguarding fairness and justice, opposing unilateralism and power politics, and supporting greater  democracy in international relations. China is ready to strengthen communication and collaboration with Nicaragua in international affairs, jointly hold high the banner of multilateralism, promote international  solidarity and cooperation, implement in earnest the Global Development  Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI), and promote the  building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Moncada  said, there is but one China in the world and Nicaragua will continue to  unswervingly adhere to the one-China principle. Since the resumption of  diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have witnessed rapid and high-quality development. Nicaragua thanks China for providing enormous help for Nicaragua's pandemic response and economic and social development. Nicaragua  highly recognizes a series of international initiatives put forward by China  and stands ready to support and join the GDI and the GSI. Nicaragua hopes to deepen practical cooperation with China in various fields, strengthen  coordination and collaboration with China in international affairs, and  jointly oppose hegemonism, advance multipolarity in the world, and safeguard  world peace and security.

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