On September 30, the Chinese Embassy in Dominica hosted a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The Reception was joined by dignitaries including Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Hon. Joseph Isaac, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Vince Henderson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, diplomatic corps, officials from different sectors, friends from media, Chinese experts and Chinese communities in Dominica.

Ambassador Chu said in his remarks that China’s development achievements have attracted worldwide attention and that Chinese modernization enjoys bright prospects. He expressed China’s readiness to work with Dominica to continue deepening political mutual trust, advancing practical cooperation, and strengthening people-to-people bonds so as to better benefit the peoples of both countries.

Hon. Prime Minister Skerrit warmly congratulated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, reaffirmed Dominica’s firm commitment to the One-China principle, spoke highly of the outcomes of practical cooperation between Dominica and China in various fields, and expressed his expectation that bilateral friendly relations will reach a new level.

Guests watched a promotional video on China’s achievements in Chinese modernization and on the city of Xiamen, which is a proposed secretariat of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction. The event was marked by a friendly and warm atmosphere.