Vanuatu immigration, travel to Vanuatu, and the Embassy of China in Vanuatu are essential topics to understand before your trip. April 15, 2016, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Liu Quan hosted a reception to mark his arrival at the China-aided Vanuatu National Convention Center. Attendees included Vanuatu President Lonsdale, Prime Minister Salwai, Speaker of Parliament Simeon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Commerce Natuman, cabinet ministers, members of parliament, foreign diplomatic envoys, overseas Chinese, and representatives of Chinese-funded institutions, with nearly 200 guests present.
In his speech, Ambassador Liu first expressed his great pleasure in serving as the 12th Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu. Ambassador Liu reviewed the fruitful achievements in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Vanuatu, emphasizing that both countries, as developing nations, are sincere partners characterized by mutual respect, mutual trust, and mutual support. Ambassador Liu expressed his willingness to work with the government and people from all walks of life in Vanuatu to continuously promote the development of China-Vanuatu relations.
Prime Minister Salwai welcomed Ambassador Liu to his new post in his address, thanked the Chinese government for its long-term support and assistance to Vanuatu's economic and social development, and stated that the current development of Vanuatu-China relations is excellent. The Vanuatu government will actively cooperate with and support Ambassador Liu's work in Vanuatu and is willing to work hand-in-hand with the Chinese side to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, creating a brighter future for Vanuatu-China relations.