Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Zhao Xing Presents the Copy of Letter of Credence to the Cook Islands High Commission

On 29 October , 2026, Ambassador-designate Mr Zhao Xing presented the copy of Letter of Credence to HE Ms Kairangi Samuela, High Commissioner of the Cook Islands to New Zealand.

Ambassador-designate Zhao said that China and the Cook Islands had always treated each other with sincerity and equality over the 29 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties. With joint efforts from both sides, the China-Cook Islands Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. China stands ready to work with the Cook Islands side to enhance political mutual trust, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, and push for deeper and more substantive mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields, so as to bring greater benefits to the two peoples.

On behalf of the Government of the Cook Islands, the High Commissioner welcomed Ambassador Zhao on taking up his new post and was pleased to note the sustained positive momentum in Cook Islands–China relations, as well as the fruitful outcomes of practical cooperation projects between the two countries, for which the Cook Islands is sincerely grateful. The Cook Islands side welcomed Ambassador Zhao to visit the Cook Islands frequently, so as to continue enhancing exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in all fields.