List of ambassadors of Fiji to China

The Fijian ambassador in Beijing is the official representative of the government in Suva to the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Ambassador of Fiji to China
Inaugural holderLuke Ratuvuki
Formation2001

History

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  • In 1975, the Republic of the Fiji Islands was the first government of the Pacific to establish diplomatic relations with the Government of the People's Republic of China.
  • In 1976 the government of Beijing established an embassy in Suva Fiji.
  • From 1982, the Fijian ambassador to Tokyo (Japan) was concurrently accredited in China.
  • In 2001, Fiji opened its embassy in Beijing.

List of representatives

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Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Ambassador Observations Prime Minister of Fiji List of premiers of China Term end
2001 Luke Ratuvuki[1] Laisenia Qarase Zhu Rongji April 2004
April 2004 Jeremaia Waqanisau[2] Laisenia Qarase Wen Jiabao 2006
2007 James Ah Koy Frank Bainimarama Wen Jiabao March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011 Esala Teleni[3] Frank Bainimarama Wen Jiabao November 2014
March 16, 2015 Ioane Naivalurua[4] Frank Bainimarama September 9, 2017
July 25, 2018 Manasa Tagicakibau[5] Frank Bainimarama


See also

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References

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  1. ^ Respect One-China policy, Says Fiji Envoy.” Fiji Times, 9 September 2001.
  2. ^ Jeremaia Waqanisau
  3. ^ Esala Teleni
  4. ^ "Naivalurua Is Fiji's New Ambassador To China". Fiji Sun. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Manasa Tagicakibau Is New Envoy To China". Fiji Sun. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2024.