On July 17, 2025, H.E. Wei Hongtian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada, and Hon. Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development and Member of Parliament for St. Patrick West attended the Sod Turning Ceremony of the Snell Hall Playing Field Public Facilities Project.  

Amb.Wei reviewed the fruitful results of the friendly relations and practical cooperation over the past two decades since the resumption of diplomatic ties between China and Grenada in January 2005, especially his work and new progress of the bilateral relations during his four and a half years of tenure as Chinese ambassador to Grenada. As he is about to leave Grenada, he felt exited that another community-level project with fund support from the Chinese Embassy was officially commenced. Amb.Wei expressed heartfelt gratitude to Foreign Minister Hon.Andall for his strong support and guidance, He also thanked the constituency and the local communities for their positive engagement, collaboration and well organized work. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to continuing its assistance to Grenada and was confident for the further enhancement of relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Amb.Wei took the occasion to bid farewell to Hon.Andall and the Grenadian people, and wish Grenada peace, development and well-being. 

Hon.Andall highly commended Amb.Wei’s important contributions to advancing Grenada-China relations and cooperation over the past four and a half years. He praised China for its continued assistance and support for Grenada’s economic and social development, noting that China and Grenada are good friends who respect each other. He also reaffirmed Grenada’s firm commitment to the One-China Principle and emphasized the country’s readiness to maintain close communication with China to jointly create an even brighter future for bilateral relations.