Xi congratulates Solomon Islands on 47th anniversary of its independence

President Xi Jinping extended congratulations to Governor-General of the Solomon Islands David Tiva Kapu on Monday on the 47th anniversary of the Pacific island nation's independence.

In his congratulatory message, Xi said that China and the Solomon Islands have respected and supported each other since the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2019.

Political mutual trust has continued to deepen and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, enhancing the well-being of the two peoples, he said.