Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Chen Haiping Presents Letter of Credence to President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu

On October 27, 2026, H.E. Chen Haiping, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of Fiji.

Ambassador Chen conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping to President Lalabalavu, and stressed that it is a profound honor to be appointed as Chinese Ambassador to Fiji. He pledged to endeavor to fulfill his mission, and work hard with the Fijian side to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote the continuous development of China-Fiji comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to achieve more fruitful cooperation benefiting the two peoples.

President Lalabalavu requested Ambassador Chen to convey sincere greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping, and welcomed Ambassador Chen to his new post. He highlighted that Fiji-China friendship has stood the test of time, and practical cooperation has widely benefited both peoples. Fiji is willing to work with China to continue to strengthen traditional friendship and exchanges and cooperation in various fields, so as to promote regional development and prosperity. President Lalabalavu reiterated Fiji’s firm commitment to the one-China principle.

Before presenting his credentials, Ambassador Chen inspected the Guard of Honor of the Office of President of Fiji.

Ambassador Chen arrived in Fiji to assume office on October 25.