On the afternoon of April 5, 2006, after concluding his official visit to Fiji, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council left for New Zealand by special plane to continue his four-nation tour.

This is the first visit to the South Pacific Islands country by the Chinese Premier.

When Premier Wen left Nadi, Fijian Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his wife, as well as Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Cai Jinbiao saw him off at the airport.

During the visit, Premier Wen met with Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilovato Iluivuda and held talks with Qarase. The two governments also issued the Joint Press Communiqué.

On the morning of April 5, Wen attended the opening ceremony of the first "China-Pacific Islands Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum" Ministerial Conference held here.

Fiji is the second leg of Premier Wen's current tour. Prior to that, he visited Australia. He will also pay official visits to New Zealand and Cambodia upon invitation.