Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Vanuatuan counterpart, Tallis Obed Moses, on Saturday exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic relations. Xi said the two countries have helped each other and fought side by side against the pandemic, which has deepened their friendship, adding that China-Vanuatu relations have become an example of mutual respect, solidarity and coordination between developing countries. Moses said Vanuatu firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to taking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vanuatu and China as an opportunity to constantly push forward bilateral relations.