The Embassy of Nauru in the People’s Republic of China was officially inaugurated in Beijing on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the development of bilateral relations.
Nauru’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attended and addressed the opening ceremony.
Nauru resumed its diplomatic ties with China on the basis of the one-China principle on Jan 24, 2024, becoming the 183rd country having diplomatic relations with China.
The opening of Nauru’s embassy has set yet another bridge for connectivity between the two countries.
“Countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equals and important members of the integrated community. We also welcome and look forward to working together to advance President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind and to progress joint efforts to address shared challenges for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” said Aingimea.
Ma congratulated Nauru on the embassy’s opening and pledged China’s support for its operation.
He highlighted the progress in bilateral exchanges over the past year.
“We are glad to see that in just one year since the resumption of diplomatic ties, President David Adeang, Speaker of Nauru’s Parliament Marcus Stephen, and Nauru’s entire cabinet have all paid visits to China. Steady progress has been made in bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields. Practice has proved and will continue to prove that China is a trustworthy brother and partner of the people of Nauru,” Ma said.
The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on 29 January 2024, following the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
