On 12th December, 2023, H.E. Cai Weiming, the Ambassador designate of the People’s Republic of China to Solomon Islands, presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. Sir David Vunagi, Governor-General of Solomon Islands at the Government House.

During the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Cai conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from President Xi Jinping and the government and people of the People’s Republic of China to His Excellency the Governor-General and the government and people of Solomon Islands. He said since the establishment of diplomatic relations four years ago, our bilateral relations have remained at the forefront of relations between China and Pacific Island Countries.

Ambassador Cai said, as new Chinese ambassador to SI, he’s deeply aware of the important responsibility and glorious mission upon his shoulders. He will dedicate his utmost efforts to promoting bilateral relationship and cooperation in various fields and enhance the friendship between our two peoples.

H.E. Governor-General Sir David Vunagi welcomed the arrival of H.E. Cai Weiming, he said Solomon Islands enjoys a strategic and comprehensive relationship with the People’s Republic of China forged by rich and diverse cooperation covering health, trade, commerce, sports, agriculture, education, fisheries, climate change, meteorology and disaster management, air services, rural development, sports diplomacy, police and security cooperation.

The Governor-General said, China remains one of Solomon Islands closest and special friend. He is confident that under the tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Solomon Islands for H.E. Cai Weiming, both our countries will continue to meaningfully pursue our shared prosperity. Solomon Islands looks forward to work closely with Ambassador Cai and Chinese Government to strengthen the new form of partnership that integrate our two countries.

Before the ceremony, Ambassador Cai Weiming inspected the RSIPF guard of honor. He presented the copy of the Letter of Credence to Hon. Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele on the same day.