On September 18 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu H.E. Li Minggang paid a courtesy call on Vanuatu’s newly appointed Minister of Trade and Commerce Hon. Robson Iavro.

Ambassador Li congratulated Hon. Iavro on his appointment and noted that China-Vanuatu economic and trade cooperation has continued to deepen in recent years. The negotiations on the China–Vanuatu Enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement have made positive progress, bilateral trade reached a new high, and the number of Chinese citizens visiting Vanuatu for investment and tourism has continued to grow. China is ready to further strengthen strategic coordination with Vanuatu and promote new achievements in bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Hon. Iavro expressed appreciation for China’s long-standing support for Vanuatu’s economic and trade development. He said that Vanuatu attaches great importance to the Chinese market and welcomes more Chinese tourists to Vanuatu. Vanuatu is willing to promote more Vanuatu products to the Chinese market and continue to deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.