Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand’s Minister for Defence Judith Collins has engaged in discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
Discussions during the meeting also focused on ongoing and future projects that will benefit both countries.
The meeting was held on the margins of the 61st session of the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
PM Rabuka and Minister Collins also talked about the idea of encouraging able-bodied Fijians to travel to New Zealand for employment opportunities, allowing them to work, earn, and send remittances back home to support their families and contribute to Fiji’s economy.
Prime Minister Rabuka reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand, emphasising the importance of shared development goals and mutual prosperity.
Both sides also touched on the strong defense and security cooperation between Fiji and New Zealand, an important sector which continues to play a vital role in regional stability.
They both agreed to maintain open dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of both nations and the wider Pacific region.
Minister Collins is also the Attorney-General, and Minister for Digitising Government and Public Service, and Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS, and Space.
Meanwhile, Fiji and India will continue to advance cooperation in key areas such as economic prosperity, climate mitigation and sustainable development.
This was highlighted during a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the margins of the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany.
Discussions during the meeting were centred on the update of projects including the construction of the 100 Bed Super Specialty Cardiology Hospital, the Indian High Commission Chancery and Indian Cultural Centre Complex in Suva.
These projects further represent the strong bilateral relations between Fiji and India.
The PM acknowledged India’s continued support to Fiji over the years, citing the close relationship and family ties both countries share, which is rooted in historical linkages and strong cultural similarities.
Both sides also engaged in productive discussions on various issues of mutual interest and benefit to Fiji and India.
