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PORT MORESBY, Nov. 16-- Chinese President Xi Jinping met here on Friday with leaders of Pacific island countries that have diplomatic relations with China to exchange views on bilateral ties and pragmatic cooperation. During the meeting with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Peter Christian, Xi said China appreciates the Pacific island nation's adherence to the one-China policy and is willing to uphold the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith and the principle of pursuing the greater good and shared interests to enhance unity and cooperation. Xi said he hopes both sides will well implement cooperation agreements reached by the two countries recently on jointly building the Belt and Road, promote cooperation in such fields as trade, investment, agriculture, fishery and infrastructure construction. Xi said he wishes the tourism event held by China and Pacific island nations in 2019 a success. Xi added that China is ready to support and help the Federated States of Micronesia in tackling climate change within the framework of South-South cooperation. Christian, for his part, said his country highly values relations with China and spoke highly of China's stance that every country, large or small, is equal. He said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is quite important for the regional development and his country is willing to expand cooperation with China in trade and tourism, as well as to further communication and coordination on tackling climate change. | 
