Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada via video link in Anji, east China\'s Zhejiang Province, Dec. 10, 2021. (Xinhua)

 

China and Nicaragua signed Friday in Tianjin the joint communique on the resumption of diplomatic relations between the People\'s Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua.

According to the communique, the People\'s Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua, in keeping with the interests and desire of the two peoples, have decided to recognize each other and resume diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communique.

The two governments agree to develop friendly relations between the two countries on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other\'s internal affairs, equality, mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence, the communique said.

Noting that a new chapter has opened in China-Nicaragua relations, Ma said China stands ready to develop cooperation in various fields with Nicaragua on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, so as to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations and benefit the two countries and the two peoples.

The vice foreign minister said China supports Nicaragua\'s fight against the pandemic, and is willing to actively promote extensive cooperation between the two countries on economy and people\'s livelihood, social development, infrastructure construction, trade and investment, and further strengthen communication and coordination in multiple areas.

 

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada via video link in Anji, east China\'s Zhejiang Province, Dec. 10, 2021. (Xinhua)

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday extended his warm congratulations to China and Nicaragua for resuming diplomatic relations at a record-breaking speed in a virtual meeting with the visiting delegation from Nicaragua.

China has got yet another new friend in Latin America and the Caribbean region, as well as another good partner in advancing the construction of the Belt and Road projects and the building a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.

Nicaragua has made an important decision to resume and develop normal relations with China, and stands on the right side of history together with most countries in the world, he added.

Wang called on the two sides to build a strong political foundation for the one-China principle, jointly draw up a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations, and promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields in an orderly manner.

Nicaragua has become the 181st country to establish normal diplomatic relations with China.

Hailing the long history of exchanges and the revolutionary friendship and brotherhood between the two parties and the two countries, he said the resumption of diplomatic relations has gained full support from the Nicaraguan people.

Nicaragua will fully fulfill its commitments, firmly abide by the one-China principle, and support China\'s efforts to achieve national reunification, he said.

The Nicaraguan side spoke highly of China\'s vital role in safeguarding world peace and stability, and is willing to work jointly to safeguard national sovereignty and independence, practice multilateralism and safeguard international equity and justice, he said.

Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada, Wang said Nicaragua will accelerate all-around cooperation with China in trade and investment, science and technology, people-to-people exchanges, and media to promote mutual understanding and enhance the well-being of the two peoples.

Nicaragua actively supports and is willing to negotiate with China at an early date to sign a cooperation document on joining the Belt and Road Initiative, Moncada added.

 

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a virtual meeting with the visiting delegation from Nicaragua, in Anji, east China\'s Zhejiang Province, Dec. 10, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)