28 OCTOBER 2015
China and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat further strengthened their relationship last Friday when the two met at a ceremony to hand over US$1.05 million to assist the Pacific region.
Forum Secretariat Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor and Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhang Ping attended the ceremony and delivered speeches respectively.
Ambassador ZHANG reiterated China’s ongoing interest in the region saying, “China attaches great importance to the South Pacific region. The Chinese side stands ready to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation with Pacific Island Countries and contribute to the development and capacity building in the region.”
Source: PNG Today