CHINESE AMBASSADOR Wang Ke has praised the relationship developed between China and Barbados over the years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.
At a reception celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre last night, the ambassador said bilateral practical cooperation between the world’s most populous nation and Barbados was continuing to grow.
China and Barbados recently signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service (official) passports and Treaties on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal matters and Extradition were also initialed.
Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave and Lady Belgrave were among the guests who were addressed by Acting Prime Minister Richard Sealy and the Chinese Ambassador. (GC)
