Charlot Salwai, former prime minister of Vanuatu, addressed the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, highlighting the long-standing and respectful ties between China and Vanuatu. He praised the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping as a timely and inclusive framework for fostering mutual understanding, cultural preservation and development cooperation. Salwai emphasized that party-to-party exchanges and people-to-people diplomacy play a vital role in promoting governance collaboration and sustainable growth, especially for Pacific Island nations.