On July 26, 2026, Ambassador Li Minggang conveyed President Xi Jinping’s warm congratulations on the 46th anniversary of Vanuatu's independence.
Ambassador Li stated that, in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-Vanuatu relations have maintained sound and stable development, with practical cooperation in various fields continuously achieving new outcomes. China will continue to uphold the principle of the “Four Full Respects” proposed by President Xi Jinping, work together with Vanuatu to build a closer China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era, and further advance bilateral relations.
President Vurobaravu expressed his sincere gratitude to President Xi Jinping and extended sincere congratulations on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. He said that China’s long-standing support for Vanuatu’s independence and economic and social development has made China a true friend of Vanuatu. Vanuatu will continue to uphold the one-China principle, deepen Vanuatu-China friendship and cooperation, and better benefit the peoples of both countries.
Vanuatu attained independence on 30 July 1980.