[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Suo Yanqi] Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 23. At the meeting, a foreign media reporter asked: The local media quoted Vanuatu Interior Minister Nappert as saying that Vanuatu is seeking to formally reach a police and security agreement with China. Can the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm that the two sides are discussing reaching this agreement and provide more details?

Guo Jiangkun said that China will continue to cooperate with Vanuatu on the basis of mutual respect, equal consultation, mutual benefit and win-win, and openness and inclusion, and will continue to provide support in accordance with Vanuatu's wishes and needs, strengthen friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields and benefit the two countries and the people of both countries.