Local time in Niue from August 22nd to 29th, 2022, HE Dr Wang Xiaolong, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Niue, presented the Letter of Credence to Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue, and conducted extensive exchanges with the Niue government and various institutions on promoting the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Niue and deepening friendship between the two countries.

Ambassador Wang presented the Letter of Credence to Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue

On August 23rd, Ambassador Wang presented the Letter of Credence signed by President Xi Jinping to Premier Tagelagi, and paid an official call on Premier Tagelagi on August 25th. Ambassador Wang conveyed the cordial greetings from the leaders of China to Premier Tagelagi, and reiterated China’s firm commitment to its relations with Niue. According to Ambassador Wang, this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Niue. During the past 15 years, with the joint efforts by both sides, China-Niue relationship has been constantly scoring new progress, and brought tangible benefits to both countries and both peoples. In 2018, President Xi Jinping held a collective meeting with the leaders of the Pacific island countries, including Niue, and agreed to elevate China’s relations with the Pacific island countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership featuring mutual respect and common development, which also ushered China-Niue relations into a new era. The second China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which was held successfully this year, provides new opportunities to deepen China-Niue cooperation. China highly appreciates Niue’s long-standing adherence to the one-China principle, and the two sides have offered mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns. Besides, the two countries are working together to explore cooperation opportunities under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative.

 Ambassador Wang paid an official call on Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue

Ambassador Wang stressed that China is ready to work together with Niue to fully implement the  consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries. China will continue to provide support to Niue to the best of its ability, with an aim to further advance the economic and social development of Niue. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Niue in areas such as post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, international and regional issues, to further enrich the connotation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and consolidate the friendship between the two countries and two peoples, which will contribute to the peace, stability and prosperity not only of the two countries, but also of the region and the world.

Premier Tagelagi asked Ambassador Wang to convey his best wishes to the leaders of China, accepted the Letter of Credence with pleasure, and warmly welcomed Ambassador Wang to the new post and his first visit to Niue. Premier Tagelagi acknowledged the significance of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Niue and China. He pointed out that although the relationship is still young, but China has started to provide support to Niue since long ago, especially since the outbreak of COVID.  Niue is willing to work with China to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and to push forward Niue-China relations to a new high. Niue government will provide all necessary support for Ambassador Wang to perform his duties.

group photo of Ambassador Wang with Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue and key officials of Niue government

Ambassador Wang made a courtesy call on Hon Crossley Tatui, Minister of Finance and Infrastructure

Ambassador Wang made a courtesy call on Hon Sauni Tongatule, Minister of Social Services

Ambassador Wang made a courtesy call on HE Ricky Makani, Acting Minister of Natural Resourcess

Ambassador Wang made a courtesy call on HE Peleni Talagi, Secretary of Government

During the visit, Ambassador Wang made courtesy calls on Hon Crossley Tatui, Minister of Finance and Infrastructure, Hon Sauni Tongatule, Minister of Social Services, HE Ricky Makani, Acting Minister of Natural Resources, and officials including HE Peleni Talagi, Secretary of Government, exchanging views on joint celebrations of the 15th Anniversary and practical cooperation in relevant areas. Both Ambassador Wang and Premier Tagelagi attended the handover ceremony of the office furniture provided by Zhuhai City to Niue. Ambassador Wang also attended a traditional dinner hosted by Premier Tagelagi.

Ambassador Wang attended a traditional dinner hosted by Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue

Ambassador Wang and Hon Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue attended the handover ceremony of the office furniture provided by Zhuhai City to Niue

Accompanied by government officials of Niue, Ambassador Wang also visited Niue High School, Niue Hospital, the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue and Tāoga Niue Museum, toured Niue government building, National Disaster Management Office, Noni fruit processing plant, Niue port, Niue Tourism Information Centre and other facilities, and conducted an in-depth study of the roads upgrade project aided by China.

Ambassador Wang visited Niue High School and Noni fruit processing plant

Ambassador Wang visited the roads upgrade project office and National Disaster Management Office

Ambassador Wang visited the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue and Niue Hospital 

On arrival and departure of Niue, Ambassador Wang was greeted at the airport by HE Ricky Makani, Acting Minister of Natural Resources, and HE Emi Hipa, the Head of the External Affairs of Niue Government.