On June 25, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji organized a “Stride for Health, Unite Against Drugs” walkathon with Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and Fiji Police Force at Suva Albert Park, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Fiji. Over 100 people from both countries attended the event.

In his speech, Ambassador Zhou Jian stated that drugs pose a common threat to humanity. Today’s walkathon embodies the solemn commitment of the Chinese and Fijian people to stand united against drug abuse and safeguard our shared future. He expressed readiness to deepen drug control cooperation and share China’s experiences with Fijian side to jointly strengthen the two nations’ campaign against drugs.

Fijian military and police representatives marked the walkathon as a significant milestone in Fiji-China anti-drug collaboration, expressed gratitude to China’s steadfast support and the willingness to enhance defense and policing collaboration to further develop the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.