Chinese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call to the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Jian Zhou, today paid a courtesy call to the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lesikimacuata Korovavala.

The introductory call was an opportunity for the newly appointed Permanent Secretary to meet with Ambassador Zhou and discuss the existing areas of cooperation between Fiji and China and the way forward to further strengthen the two countries bilateral relations.

Dr Korovavala said Fiji is committed to the One China Policy and is willing to strengthen mutual cooperation between the two countries.

He acknowledged the People’s Republic of China for their contributions to Fiji over the years supporting Fiji Government’s development priorities in areas such as agriculture, defence and security, education, health, investment, infrastructure, humanitarian assistance and climate change.

Ambassador Zhou congratulated Permanent Secretary Korovavala on his appointment and looks forward to working together with his office in elevating Fiji’s bilateral relations with China to newer heights. He emphasized that China and Fiji are comprehensive strategic partners with mutual respect for common development.

China will continue to strengthen relations with Fiji through high-level exchanges and practical cooperation that support Fiji’s socioeconomic development aspirations.