On the evening of July 22, 2025, H.E. Wei Hongtian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada attended the Farewell Banquet hosted by the Government of Grenada. Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister, Hon. Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development and other 7 cabinet ministers, 6 government permanent secretaries, and other high-level officials attended the event. 

Ambassador Wei reviewed his work over the past four-plus years in Grenada, expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Grenadian government for their strong support and assistance. He conveyed his best wishes for the continued robust development of bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Mitchell highly praised the relationship between the two countries and the new progress made in various areas of cooperation, stating that the bilateral relationship serves as a model for interactions between countries with different national conditions based on equality and mutual trust. He reiterated Grenada’s commitment to the one-China principle and expressed his hope for strengthening practical cooperation in various areas. He also acknowledged and appreciated the substantial and effective work accomplished by Ambassador Wei during his tenure, commended his balanced approach in both official and people-to-people engagements, his deep concern for grassroots communities, and his efforts in promoting bilateral relations and enhancing mutual understanding between our peoples.

The atmosphere at the event was warm and friendly, with the PM and Ministers dancing together and bidding farewell to Ambassador Wei with heartfelt affection.