The new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Fiji His Excellency Mr. ZHOU Jian paid a
courtesy call to the Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Jese Saukuru at his office in Suva today (21.02.23).
Ambassador H.E ZHOU Jian was accompanied by a delegation from the Embassy of China in Fiji who met with Hon.Saukuru, Permanent Secretary Youth and Sports Mr.Rovereto Nayacalevu and Director Mr. Philip
Hereniko.
The two parties discussed and explored opportunities to further bilateral cooperation in order to boost youth and sports development in Fiji.
Hon.Saukuru highlighted programmes currently in place by the Ministry for the youth of Fiji.
His Excellency Mr. ZHOU Jian highlighted that, as an effort to strengthen Fiji-China cooperation in areas of youth and sports development, China continues to provide scholarships to Fijian youth.
He also reaffirmed that the Government of China stands ready to provide assistance and aid in the areas of sports development,acknowledging and commending Fiji as a rugby powerhouse.
As a token of appreciation, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Fiji presented a gift to the Minister for Youth and Sports.