On 29 October, Ambassador Yao Fei visited the Kiribati Branch of China Railway First Group Co., Ltd. (CRFG) to convey his greetings to the staff and to learn about the company’s work and offer guidance.

After listening to a briefing on the branch’s development and operations in the Kiribati market, Ambassador Yao fully acknowledged the branch’s contributions to China-Kiribati friendly cooperation, especially its positive role in improving local livelihoods. He urged the company to operate in compliance with laws and regulations, maintain strict standards in project quality and workplace safety, and leverage its technical and managerial strengths to make greater contributions to deepening China-Kiribati cooperation and promoting the steady and sound development of bilateral relations.

On behalf of all employees, Zhang Kai, Officer-in-Charge of the Kiribati Branch, thanked Ambassador Yao for his support and guidance. He said that the company will make every effort to successfully deliver its ongoing projects, build a positive image for Chinese enterprises in Kiribati, and serve as a practitioner and promoter of mutually beneficial China-Kiribati cooperation.