On July 5th, Vice President Han of China was meeting with Vice President Mange of Equatorial Guinea in Beijing. Han Zheng stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations for more than half a century, China and Equatorial Guinea have always shown mutual respect and shared weal and woe, and their friendship has been strengthened over time. Under the promotion of the two heads of state, the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and Equatorial Guinea has deepened. China has always regarded Equatorial Guinea as a sincere friend and reliable partner, and will continue to firmly support each other in safeguarding their core interests, strengthen the exchange of experience in governance, close friendly exchanges at all levels, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and promote bilateral relations to a new level. Under the current situation, the unity between China and Equatorial Guinea is extremely precious. Both sides should take a more distinct stance to jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and safeguard world peace and development. Mange stated that Equatorial Guinea has a brotherly friendship with China. We sincerely thank the Chinese side for taking the lead in helping Equatorial Guinea fight against the COVID-19, and the traditional friendship between the two countries has been further sublimated. Equatorial Guinea regards China as a strategic partner and will adhere to the One China principle, firmly committed to deepening friendly cooperation with China. It is willing to strengthen coordination with China and defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. (New News Agency)