Follow Vanuatu Investment Immigration and Vanuatu News: On the evening of November 2, 2013, Prime Minister of Vanuatu Moana Carcasses Kalosil and his wife held a reception at their official residence to provide a briefing on his upcoming attendance at the 2nd China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum to be held in Guangzhou. Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Xie Bohua and his wife Zhao Yan, along with diplomatic envoys from France, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries to Vanuatu, were invited to attend.
Carcasses stated that the Vanuatu side attaches great importance to the friendly cooperative relationship with China and is very pleased to lead a delegation to attend this forum. He believes that with the joint efforts of all participating parties, the meeting will be a complete success.
Ambassador Xie briefly introduced the background and preparations for the forum, emphasizing that this forum is an important manifestation of South-South cooperation. China is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with South Pacific countries in various fields on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vanuatu Edward Natapei also attended the reception.