List of ambassadors of Fiji to China
| Ambassador of Fiji to China | |
|---|---|
| Inaugural holder | Luke Ratuvuki |
| 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]| Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation | Ambassador | Observations | Prime Minister of Fiji | List of premiers of China | Term end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Luke Ratuvuki[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[3] | Frank Bainimarama | Wen Jiabao | November 2014 | |
| March 16, 2015 | Ioane Naivalurua[4] | Frank Bainimarama | September 9, 2017 | ||
| July 25, 2018 | Manasa Tagicakibau[5] | Frank Bainimarama |
See also
[edit]39°56′44″N 116°27′05″E / 39.945429°N 116.451305°E
References
[edit]- ^ Respect One-China policy, Says Fiji Envoy.” Fiji Times, 9 September 2001.
- ^ Jeremaia Waqanisau
- ^ Esala Teleni
- ^ "Naivalurua Is Fiji's New Ambassador To China". Fiji Sun. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Manasa Tagicakibau Is New Envoy To China". Fiji Sun. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
