The credential presentation ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace of Fiji with full state protocol and attended by representatives from the Office of the President, the Government and Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

During a separate meeting following the ceremony, President Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu expressed admiration for Vietnam’s heroic struggle for national liberation and praised the country’s achievements in national development in recent years.

Affirming Fiji’s recognition of importance to relations with Vietnam, the president encouraged closer coordination between the two countries to make better use of the considerable potential for bilateral cooperation. Fiji also hopes to learn from Vietnam’s experience in areas where Vietnam has strong expertise, while the two countries continue supporting each other at multilateral forums and work together to resolve global challenges effectively.

On the occasion, President Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu wished Ambassador Phan Minh Giang a successful tenure and expressed confidence that he will fulfill his tasks as Vietnam’s non-resident ambassador to Fiji.

For his part, Ambassador Phan Minh Giang said he was honored to take on the role and affirmed that he will make every effort to further strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries in the period ahead.

The Vietnamese diplomat also expressed confidence that with determination and efforts from both sides, Vietnam and Fiji will further boost  more practical and effective bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strength, while continuing close coordination and mutual support at regional and international multilateral forums.

During the working visit, Ambassador Phan Minh Giang paid courtesy calls on the Fijian prime minister and hold meetings with Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, officials overseeing agriculture, fisheries, environment and climate change, as well as trade, investment and tourism promotion agencies. He is also expected to meet representatives of the Vietnamese community living and working in Fiji.

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