On November 13, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang met with the New Director-General of the MSG Secretariat Dr. Anna Naupa. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening practical cooperation between China and the MSG in areas including economy, trade and people-to-people exchanges.

Ambassador Li congratulated Dr. Naupa on her new appointment and briefed the guiding principles and of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Li commended the important role played by the MSG in promoting regional peace and stability, as well as economic and cultural development. Li emphasized that China attaches great importance to its friendly relations with the MSG and stands ready to deepen cooperation with its member countries in accordance with the principle of the four Full Respects.

Dr. Nao expressed gratitude for China’s longstanding and selfless support Melanesian countries, noting that the China-aid MSG Secretariat building symbolizes the friendship between China and Melanesian countries. She noted that the current international situation is full of uncertainty, underscoring the need for countries to strengthen dialogue and exchanges, and expressed willingness of the Secretariat to promote greater coordination and cooperation between MSG member countries and China, deepen economic and trade ties, expand people-to-people exchanges, and enhance connectivity.