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The New Ambassador of China to Jamaica Chen Daojiang Presents the Copy of Letter of Credence to Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica

(From Chinese Embassy in Jamaica)

2022-06-08 06:16

On 7th June 2022, H.E. Chen Daojiang, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, presented the copy of the Letter of Credence to Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica.

Ambassador Chen Daojiang said that China and Jamaica enjoy a long-standing friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Jamaica in 1972, Jamaica has always been China’s important cooperation partner in the Caribbean region. In 2019, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Andrew Holness agreed to elevate China-Jamaica relationship to strategic partnership, opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations. The relationship between China and Jamaica sets up a model of state-to-state cooperation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Jamaica. China-Jamaica relationship embraces new opportunities for development. As the new Ambassador, I will carry out my work actively and do my utmost to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of our two countries, so as to promote China-Jamaica strategic partnership to a new level.

Minister Johnson Smith welcomed Ambassador Chen Daojiang to his new post and said that Jamaica regards China as a trustworthy partner. Jamaica is grateful for China’s valuable support in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. Jamaica is willing to work together with China and take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship as an opportunity to promote more fruitful cooperation in various fields for more benefits of two countries and peoples. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica is willing to provide all necessary assistance to Ambassador Chen during his tenure.

Ambassador Chen Daojiang arrived in Jamaica on 30th May, 2022.

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