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| President Mori with Vice Premier Li Keqiang in Ningxia (photo from www.gov.cn) |
September 11, 2012 (FSM Embassy,
Beijing) At the invitation of
the Chinese Government, President Emanuel Manny Mori is visiting China to
attend the International Investment and Trade Fair in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui
Autonomous Region from 11 to 13 September 2012.
The International Fair is a national-level forum for economic and trade
exchanges affording participants the opportunities to understand China’s
investment and trade policies. It provided the President and his delegation the
opportunity to meet with investors from China and other neighboring Asian countries,
creating an environment for the FSM to showcase its foreign investment and
tourism incentives.
At
the margins of the International Trade Fair, President Mori held bilateral
talks with Vice Premier Li Keqiang. In
honor of the Twenty Third Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the Federated States of Micronesia and the People’s Republic
of China on September 11, 1989, President Mori extended his congratulations to
the Chinese government through the Vice Premier. He also extended his sincere condolences for
the loss of lives and extensive damages caused by the earthquake in Yunan
Province on September 7, 2012.
The
bilateral meeting is a reflection of the strong bond of friendship that the two
countries enjoy under the FSM-China Model relationship. President Mori extended his congratulations
for President Hu Jintao’s leadership and assured the Vice Premier of FSM’s
continued commitment and adherence to the “One China” Policy.
President
Mori expressed his sincere appreciation to Vice Premier Li for China’s
contributions to the economic and social development of FSM through the
provision of grant aid assistance, scholarships, technical assistance and
concessional loan schemes. The FSM hopes
for further cooperation with China on some projects which have been identified
and will be submitted to the Chinese Government for consideration.
President
Mori also requested for the Chinese Government’s support towards the execution
of an Air Service Agreement to allow Chinese air carriers to provide scheduled
air services to the FSM. It is estimated
that a direct flight from Shanghai to Yap can be as short as 3.5 hours.
In
honor of President Mori’s visit, Vice Premier Li Keqiang announced a gratuitous
grant in the amount of 40,000,000 RMB from China and hopes that the two sides
can decide and implement projects to benefit the people of the FSM.
Vice
Premier Li complimented the FSM for its tourism potential and responded to
President Mori’s invitation with his determination to visit the FSM when his
schedule permits. He further expressed
his support for the execution of an Air Service Agreement with China and
responded positively to President Mori’s interest to acquire a Y-12 aircraft
from China.
In
Yinchuan, President Mori and his delegation toured a vocational college,
horticulture farm and other cultural sites.
President Manny Mori and President of the Pohnpei’s Farmer’s
Association, Mr. Willy Hawley listens to presentation at the Horticulture park.
Immediately
after the conclusion of the International Trade Fair, President Mori visited
the City of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province where he toured the AVIC Aircraft
Manufacturing plant and other historical and cultural sites.
President Manny Mori sits inside AVIC’s MA600 with company
president Jiang for an inspection tour and briefing
The
FSM and China attach great importance to their relationship and look forward to
greater cooperation in the years ahead.
Accompanying
President Mori to the International Trade Fair were, Deputy Secretary Samson
Pretrick, Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia, Governor Johnson Elimo, Lt. Governor
Marcelo Peterson, Mayor Pintas Kenneth, First Secretary Vincent Sivas and
private sector representatives Mr. Johnny Arnold, Mr. Peter Garamfel, Mr. Willy
Hawley, and Mr. Witson Phillip.
For
further information, contact the FSM Embassy in Beijing at Ph: (86)1065324708
or e-mail address: embassy@fsmembassy.cn
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