Solomon Islands hailed as 'good brother'

President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China's friendly cooperation with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island countries never targets any third party or seeks political gain, as he met in Beijing with visiting Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

"China regards the Solomon Islands as a good friend, good partner and good brother," Xi said, noting that the country is sincere in helping Pacific island countries to achieve development.

Xi said China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with the Solomon Islands, firmly support each other in safeguarding core interests and major concerns, and promote the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Solomon Islands' development strategy.