Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko is currently leading a delegation from Fiji’s Parliament on a week-long visit to China, supported wholeheartedly by the Chinese Government. The delegation features prominent members including Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu, Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto, Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa, Opposition Whip Jone Usamate, Secretary-General to Parliament Jeanette Emberson, and Manager of Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Protocol Senitieli Wainiu.
According to a press release from the Parliament of Fiji, the delegation will explore three major provinces: Shanghai, Shaanxi, and Beijing, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
This visit comes in the context of broader diplomatic ties between China and Fiji. Recently, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka also confirmed his upcoming official visit to China, where he will engage in discussions aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. Fiji, recognized as the first Pacific Island nation to establish diplomatic relations with China, has experienced nearly 50 years of evolving partnership, characterized by mutual respect and collaborative development.
Highlighting the significance of such visits, they serve as a platform for dialogue that can stimulate further cooperation, not only between China and Fiji but also across the Pacific region, reinforcing global partnerships.
This endeavor is a hopeful step forward, building on decades of fruitful relations that can bring about new opportunities for both countries, promoting shared progress and understanding.
The visit demonstrates Fiji’s commitment to fostering strong international relations, which could potentially lead to enhanced economic and cultural exchanges in the future.
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