Development is the most practical need of Pacific island countries, and the Belt and Road Initiative provides new opportunities for countries along the route. When Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare spoke at the general debate of the 78th United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2023 local time, he expressed appreciation for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, believing that these The initiative will accelerate the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Editor/Xu Shengpeng