President Hu and President Mori exchange congratulation letters

to celebrate the 20th anniversary of China- FSM relations

2009-09-12 08:00

On September 11, H.E. HU Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China and H.E. Emanuel Mori, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, exchanged congratulation letters to celebreate the 20th anniversary of China-FSM relations. The two letters are as below:

H.E. Emanuel Mori,

President

the Federated States of Micronesia,

Palikir

Your Excellency,

On the occasion of celebrating the 20^th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Federated States of Micronesia, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, I would like to extend to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency our warm congratulations and good wishes to the FSM government and people.

The establishment of the diplomatic relations opened a new page for the two countries relations. Since then, with our joint efforts, we have maintained a good momentum of the bilateral relations development. Exchanges at the top and other levels have been frequent, communication and cooperation in various fields have been expanded and mutual understanding and friendship have been increased. The friendly and reciprocal cooperation between the two countries has not only delivered real benefits to our two peoples, but also promoted stability and prosperity in the Pacific islands region.

The Chinese Government and people value the friendship between China and the FSM. At the new historic starting points, the Chinese side would like to work with the FSM to treat each other as equals and with mutual respect in terms of politics, to conduct reciprocal cooperation and development in terms of economy, to coordinate and work closely each other on regional and international affairs and push forward the healthy and stable development of China-FSM friendly and cooperative relations.

May the Federated States of Micronesia enjoy prosperity and its people-wellbeing!

May the cause of the China-FSM friendship score great success!

HU Jintao

President of the People's Republic of China

Beijing, September 11, 2009

His Excellency Hu Jintao

President

People's Republic of China

Beijing, China

September 11, 2009

Dear President Hu,

On this special occasion marking the 20^th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between the Federated States of Micronesia and the People's Republic of China, I offer you and your people warm greetings and sincere congratulations on this historic event. We have come a long way in a short time to realize true friendship based on a solid foundation of shared interests and values, including the one-China policy, which occupies the key cornerstone in the overall architecture of our bilateral relations. Indeed, our relationship has matured considerably during these years, thanks to the diligent and committed work demonstrated through joint efforts by our two peoples in forging a model relationship that we can both be proud of.

I am pleased that our celebration of this remarkable achievement is a joint one to signify the spirit of partnership and the growing bonds of friendship that exist between our two countries and two peoples. With myriad of challenges ahead of us spurred by an increasingly globalized world, we will count on the strength of our partnership and friendship not only to see us through but to turn them into opportunities for mutual gains.

My country and people have greatly benefited from the generous assistance provided by your esteemed government under your strong leadership. May I take this opportunity to express the unremitting gratitude and appreciation of my government and people, and our hopes for greater friendship and partnership in the years ahead.

In assuring you of my continued personal resolve to strengthen FSM-Sino relations, in the coming days, may I ask your continued friendship and support in that regard.

Sincerely,

Emanuel Mori

President