This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2024 shows an exterior view of the China-aided project of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Convention Center in Palikir, the FSM. (China Construction Science and Industry/Handout via Xinhua)
SYDNEY, May 16 (Xinhua) -- President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Wesley W. Simina said on Friday that his country looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in the years ahead.
He made the remarks at a ceremony in Palikir, the country's capital, to celebrate the official completion and hand-over of the China-aided project of the FSM National Convention Center.
In his speech, Simina sincerely thanked the Chinese government and people for their selfless assistance to the development of the FSM, saying the center "is more than concrete and steel -- it is a testament to the generosity and support of the government of the People's Republic of China."
The center is "a landmark structure that stands as a symbol of concrete and strong partnership that we have continued to cherish with the People's Republic of China," he said.
The Micronesian president also expressed his gratitude to China's Guangdong Provincial Government for its strong support for the project, and to China Construction Science and Industry Corporation Ltd., the project contractor, for its "tireless and professional efforts."
Simina said the FSM will continue to consolidate and develop friendly relations with China, and looks forward to continuing to deepen cooperation in the future and opening a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Chinese Ambassador to the FSM Wu Wei said in his speech that the newly-built center is a landmark for China-FSM friendly cooperation in the new era.
Wu said China is willing to work with the FSM to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, promote the in-depth development of China-FSM comprehensive strategic partnership, and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
Speaker of the FSM Congress Esmond Moses also expressed his appreciation for the Chinese government's aid to the project, saying the center is the most precious gift from the Chinese people and will contribute to the development of his country. ■
This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows the hand-over ceremony of the China-aided project of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Convention Center in Palikir, the FSM. (Chinese embassy in FSM/Handout via Xinhua)
This aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows an exterior view of the China-aided project of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Convention Center in Palikir, the FSM. (China Construction Science and Industry/Handout via Xinhua)
