Chinese president arrives in Fiji for state visit
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd L) and his wife Peng Liyuan (1st L) are greeted by Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama (2nd R) and his wife at the airport in Nadi, Fiji, Nov. 21, 2014. Xi is paying a state visit to Fiji, the first in history by a Chinese president.[Photo/Xinhua] |
NADI, Fiji - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Friday for a state visit to Fiji, the last leg of his ongoing three-nation South Pacific tour.
During his visit to the island country, Xi will meet with Fijian leaders on bilateral ties and issues of common concern.
He is also scheduled to meet a group of leaders from Pacific island countries that have diplomatic ties with China.
China and Fiji established diplomatic relations in 1975.
Xi had concluded his state visits to Australia and New Zealand before coming to Fiji.
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