It has been stressed that the friendship of China and Fiji is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of the two countries and this will continue as the Chinese community prepares to farewell the Year of the Monkey and welcome the Year of the Rooster.
This was highlighted by the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Ambassador Zhang Ping at the Chinese New Year reception at the Chinese Embassy.
Ambassador Ping also acknowledged the continued strategic partnership and common development between China and Fiji.
He says while being a major development partner and sincere friend of Fiji, China actively promotes cooperation with Fiji under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and has provided strong and firm support to Fiji’s economic and social development.
The Chinese New Year reception was also by President, Jioji Konrote, Chief Justice Anthony Gates and Government Ministers.
