BISSAU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo said on Wednesday that his country firmly supports the Global Governance Initiative proposed by China and stands ready to contribute to building a more just and equitable global governance system.

Embalo made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo.

The president spoke highly of the achievements in the development of bilateral relations and expressed the willingness to deepen cooperation with China in various fields, enrich their strategic partnership, and jointly advance the building of a more just and equitable global governance system.

Yang, on his part, said the initiative follows the trend of history and demonstrates China's sense of responsibility.

China is ready to work with Guinea-Bissau and other Global South countries to promote the implementation of the initiative and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity, he said.