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China to further assist Fiji’s economic growth

Shania Shayal Prasad Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

March 13, 2023 2:20 pm

[Source: Fiji Government]

China reaffirms its support for further developing partnerships in various sectors.

This is after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad, received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Fiji, Zhou Jian today.

The two held discussions on strengthening the tourism and agriculture sectors for economic growth.

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Zhou reaffirmed their commitment to addressing common challenges and exploring opportunities for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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