The Foreign Ministers of China and Fiji held a bilateral meeting at the UN Headquarters today. At the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi congratulated Fiji on the successful conclusion of national elections and the formation of the new government.

Fijian Foreign Minister, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola thanked China for its steadfast support in recent years and for its financial assistance towards the holding of the elections.

Fijian Prime Minister, Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, held a bilateral meeting today at the United Nations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Minister Lavrov warmly congratulated the Prime Minister for the successful completion of the Fiji general elections and for the Prime Minister's victory. Prime Minister Bainimarama thanked Russia for its most helpful participation in the Multinational Observer Group that oversaw the Fiji elections.

The President of the General Assembly,

The Secretary General of the United Nations,

Excellencies,

Distinguished Delegates,

Bula Vinaka and a very good afternoon to you all.