Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 30 delivered a written speech at the second China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Xi said that China and Pacific island countries have enjoyed a time-honored friendship that crosses mountains and oceans.

In recent years, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Pacific island countries that features mutual respect and common development has made steady progress and yielded fruitful results, setting a good example for South-South cooperation and mutual benefit, Xi said.