Xi Jinping and Governor General of Papua New Guinea Bob Dadae Exchange Congratulatory Messages on the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Papua New Guinea

On October 12, 2026, President Xi Jinping and Governor General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Bob Dadae exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Xi Jinping noted that PNG is a good friend, good partner and good brother of China in the Pacific island region. Over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have deepened political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in mutually beneficial cooperation, and expanded people-to-people exchanges, raising bilateral relations to new heights. These achievements have benefited the two peoples and injected strong impetus into building a China-Pacific Island countries community with a shared future.

Noting that he attaches great importance to the development of China-PNG relations, Xi Jinping stressed that he stands ready to work with Governor General Bob Dadae to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to carry forward traditional friendship, strengthen exchanges and cooperation across various fields, and elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and PNG to a new level, so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

Bob Dadae stated that over the past 50 years, bilateral relations have made significant progress, benefiting both countries and their peoples. PNG cherishes the longstanding friendship with China, firmly upholds the one-China principle, and looks forward to taking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to further deepen and advance bilateral relations.

On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council also exchanged congratulatory messages with PNG Prime Minister James Marape. Li Qiang stated that China is willing to work with PNG to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and PNG.

James Marape stated that the Papua New Guinean government highly appreciates China’s significant contributions to the country’s economic and social development. PNG will continue to uphold the one-China principle it has long adhered to, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China across various fields and advance the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.