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Xi says China to continue supporting Fiji's COVID-19 fight
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Fiji have worked together through thick and thin to fight the pandemic, and their friendship and cooperation have continued deepening, says Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is ready to continue providing vaccines and other support for Fiji's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a phone conversation with Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Xi said China will set up a China-Pacific Island Countries reserve of emergency supplies, and help Fiji and other island countries improve their ability to cope with major public health incidents and natural disasters.
Pointing out that Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic relations with New China, Xi said since the establishment of ties 46 years ago, the China-Fiji relations have developed tremendously, an important experience from which is that the two sides have always been supporting each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns.
China respects Fiji's independent exploration of a development path that suits its national conditions, and is ready to work with Fiji to push the China-Fiji comprehensive strategic partnership continuously to new levels, so as to better benefit the two peoples and jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries, he said.
Xi emphasized that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Fiji have worked together through thick and thin to fight the pandemic, and their friendship and cooperation have continued deepening.
China stands ready to strengthen strategic alignment with Fiji, jointly build the Belt and Road, deepen cooperation in trade and investment, infrastructure, transportation and communication, tourism, and other fields, and continue to implement projects including Juncao and agricultural technology cooperation to help Fiji's economic and social development, Xi said.
China will continue supporting Fiji in improving its ability to cope with climate change, he said.
In his message, Bainimarama expressed warm congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, saying that with Xi's foresight and sagacity and under his strong leadership, China has scored great achievements in development and played an important leading role in the world.
He thanked China for providing invaluable support for Fiji's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that Fiji firmly adheres to the one-China policy, takes an objective and fair stand on issues involving Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, and will not do things that harm China's interests.
Fiji is ready to strengthen exchanges with China, deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation, and strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs, he said.
The joint construction of the Belt and Road has a broad prospect and will bring important opportunities for the Fiji-China cooperation, the Fijian prime minister said, adding that Fiji will continue taking an active part in it.
Editor: zhangrui
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Fiji have worked together through thick and thin to fight the pandemic, and their friendship and cooperation have continued deepening, says Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is ready to continue providing vaccines and other support for Fiji's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a phone conversation with Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Xi said China will set up a China-Pacific Island Countries reserve of emergency supplies, and help Fiji and other island countries improve their ability to cope with major public health incidents and natural disasters.
Pointing out that Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic relations with New China, Xi said since the establishment of ties 46 years ago, the China-Fiji relations have developed tremendously, an important experience from which is that the two sides have always been supporting each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns.
China respects Fiji's independent exploration of a development path that suits its national conditions, and is ready to work with Fiji to push the China-Fiji comprehensive strategic partnership continuously to new levels, so as to better benefit the two peoples and jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries, he said.
Xi emphasized that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Fiji have worked together through thick and thin to fight the pandemic, and their friendship and cooperation have continued deepening.
China stands ready to strengthen strategic alignment with Fiji, jointly build the Belt and Road, deepen cooperation in trade and investment, infrastructure, transportation and communication, tourism, and other fields, and continue to implement projects including Juncao and agricultural technology cooperation to help Fiji's economic and social development, Xi said.
China will continue supporting Fiji in improving its ability to cope with climate change, he said.
In his message, Bainimarama expressed warm congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, saying that with Xi's foresight and sagacity and under his strong leadership, China has scored great achievements in development and played an important leading role in the world.
He thanked China for providing invaluable support for Fiji's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that Fiji firmly adheres to the one-China policy, takes an objective and fair stand on issues involving Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, and will not do things that harm China's interests.
Fiji is ready to strengthen exchanges with China, deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation, and strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs, he said.
The joint construction of the Belt and Road has a broad prospect and will bring important opportunities for the Fiji-China cooperation, the Fijian prime minister said, adding that Fiji will continue taking an active part in it.
Editor: zhangrui
FIJI FIRST! Suva lawyer DILIP JAMNADAS RESPONDS TO COVID CRISIS
"The assistance is provided in appreciation of the Fijian Government’s efforts to contain the COVID-19. We are pleased that after discussions with the Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we were able to have this assistance organised and support our nation during the pandemic."
Suva lawyer DILIP JAMNADAS
The Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market has gathered assistance to support Fiji’s response in tackling the COVID-19 second wave.
The owner of the Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market and Suva Lawyer, Mr. Dilip Jamnadas has initiated a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) consisting of 20 infrared thermometers, 20 set of protective gowns and 500 protective face masks and 50 bottles of hand sanitizers.
Mr. Jamnadas said the assistance is provided in appreciation of the Fijian Government’s efforts to contain the COVID-19.
“We are pleased that after discussions with the Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we were able to have this assistance organised and support our nation during the pandemic.
Mr. Jamnadas also acknowledged Fiji’s frontline workers for their tremendous efforts in protecting the lives of Fijian families. He said accessibility to PPEs will assist the health care professionals as they carry out their role in delivering health care services to the nation.
Mr Jamnadas said that a multisectoral support and collaboration is needed at all levels to win the battle against COVID-19.
He added that the ROC Market which is a community-based marketing platform aspires to promote Fijian-Made products, crafted items and food.
“We remain focused on helping as many people as we can to generate local income streams, further creating support for the local circular economy.
“ROC Market is Fiji's longest running street market - a feat we are all super proud of. Ms. Ellana Bickerdike does a great job running and managing this community based market which, helps to support the vendors and their family,” Mr. Jamnadas said.
Honourable Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has thanked Mr. Jamnadas and his team for their generosity and timely assistance. He said a collaborative effort as such is commendable and imperative in overcoming the challenges triggered by COVID-19.
The owner of the Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market and Suva Lawyer, Mr. Dilip Jamnadas has initiated a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) consisting of 20 infrared thermometers, 20 set of protective gowns and 500 protective face masks and 50 bottles of hand sanitizers.
Mr. Jamnadas said the assistance is provided in appreciation of the Fijian Government’s efforts to contain the COVID-19.
“We are pleased that after discussions with the Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we were able to have this assistance organised and support our nation during the pandemic.
Mr. Jamnadas also acknowledged Fiji’s frontline workers for their tremendous efforts in protecting the lives of Fijian families. He said accessibility to PPEs will assist the health care professionals as they carry out their role in delivering health care services to the nation.
Mr Jamnadas said that a multisectoral support and collaboration is needed at all levels to win the battle against COVID-19.
He added that the ROC Market which is a community-based marketing platform aspires to promote Fijian-Made products, crafted items and food.
“We remain focused on helping as many people as we can to generate local income streams, further creating support for the local circular economy.
“ROC Market is Fiji's longest running street market - a feat we are all super proud of. Ms. Ellana Bickerdike does a great job running and managing this community based market which, helps to support the vendors and their family,” Mr. Jamnadas said.
Honourable Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has thanked Mr. Jamnadas and his team for their generosity and timely assistance. He said a collaborative effort as such is commendable and imperative in overcoming the challenges triggered by COVID-19.
