List of ambassadors of Fiji to China

Ambassador of Fiji to China
Incumbent
Esala Teleni
since March 15, 2011
Inaugural holder Vasemaca Rarabici
Formation 2001

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

History

  • 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

Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Ambassador Observations Prime Minister of Fiji List of Presidents of China Term end
2001 Vasemaca Rarabici [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 Commodore[3] Frank Bainimarama Wen Jiabao November 2014

Coordinates: 39°56′44″N 116°27′05″E / 39.945429°N 116.451305°E / 39.945429; 116.451305

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References

  1. ↑ 2001. Respect One-China policy, Says Fiji Envoy.” Fiji Times, 9 September, Vasemaca Rarabici
  2. ↑ Jeremaia Waqanisau
  3. ↑ Esala Teleni
  4. ↑ Fyji Ambassador to Beijing
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