Xi Jinping and the President of Fiji exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Fiji President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu exchanged congratulatory messages on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In his message, Xi Jinping noted that Fiji is the first Pacific island state to establish diplomatic relations with China.

He added that since the establishment of diplomatic relations half a century ago, both countries have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, and strived for mutually beneficial cooperation, supporting each other in choosing development paths that suit their national conditions, regardless of changes in the international situation.

Xi Jinping said that in recent years, both sides have achieved fruitful results in jointly advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, benefiting their peoples and deepening the friendship between the two countries.

He stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of relations between China and Fiji and is willing to work with President R.N. Lalabalavu to seize the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to strengthen political mutual trust, expand cooperation in various fields, and elevate the China-Fiji comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level. –0–

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