According to comprehensive reports from Worldway: On July 28, 2014, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Xie Bohua visited the Presidential Palace of Vanuatu to deliver a congratulatory message from President Xi Jinping to President Lonsdale. In the message, President Xi stated that on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Vanuatu, he, on behalf of the Chinese government and people and in his own name, extended warm congratulations and best wishes to President Lonsdale and the government and people of Vanuatu. President Xi pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vanuatu 32 years ago, bilateral relations have achieved sound development, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Looking to the future, the prospects for China-Vanuatu cooperation are very broad. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Vanuatu side to promote greater development of the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
Ambassador Xie Bohua delivers President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to President Lonsdale
President Lonsdale thanked President Xi Jinping as well as the Chinese government and people for their best wishes, stating that Vanuatu sincerely thanks the Chinese government and people for their valuable support for Vanuatu's national independence and development, and views China as a sincere friend. He expressed his willingness to work with the Chinese side to actively commit to promoting the continuous development of Vanuatu-China friendly relations.
On July 30, 1980, the Republic of Vanuatu was declared established, ending over 70 years of British and French colonial rule.
Worldway Editor