On January 25, 2021, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China holds a phone conversation with Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that though geographically far apart, China and Dominica are good friends enjoying mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits. In the past almost 17 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations, they have made substantial progress in bilateral ties, supported each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, and maintained sound cooperation in such fields as infrastructure construction, agriculture, health and education, which have deepened the bond of friendship between the people of the two sides. China appreciates that Dominica has made developing relations with China a diplomatic priority, and is ready to continue providing help within its capacity for Dominica's social and economic development. He expressed belief that with joint efforts, China-Dominica friendly cooperative relations will certainly develop better.
President Xi stressed that in the face of the sudden COVID-19 outbreak, China and Dominica have joined hands to fight the pandemic, demonstrating a profound friendship of mutual help. China will continue strongly supporting Dominica in its fight against COVID-19, providing assistance and support for developing countries, and striving to make vaccines public goods that are accessible and affordable to people in all countries. The two countries should firmly support the World Health Organization in playing its due role, and work together to promote the building of a global community of health for all.
Prime Minister Skerrit said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Dominica and China have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, setting a good example of relations between countries of different sizes. The Chinese government is committed to putting the people first and solving the problem of unbalanced development, which provides valuable help for the economic and social development of Dominica and other developing countries. China has provided medical aid for Dominica and other countries in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and has promised to contribute to the accessibility and affordability of vaccines in developing countries. China has set an example for the world and is a true and trustworthy friend of Dominica. Dominica adheres to the one-China principle, supports China's peaceful reunification, firmly opposes any interference in China's internal affairs, and firmly stands with China on affairs concerning Hong Kong and Taiwan. Dominica appreciates China's leading role in the global response to climate change, and will actively participate in the joint construction of the Belt and Road to promote the continuous development of Dominica-China relations and the relations between Caribbean countries and China.