Fiji’s Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has clarified that Fiji has not yet made any commitment to participate in an international stabilisation force for Gaza, saying the country has only received an invitation.
In a statement posted on social media, Tikoduadua moved to address public discussion around Fiji’s possible involvement, stressing that no response has been given at this stage.
“Let me be clear: Fiji has only received an invitation to be part of the Gaza international stabilisation force. We have not yet responded,” he said.
The minister added that the government’s position would be confirmed after due consideration.
“The Fijian government’s position will be made in the coming days,” Tikoduadua said.
His comments come amid growing regional and international focus on post-conflict security and humanitarian stabilisation efforts in Gaza, with several countries being approached to potentially contribute personnel.
There have been calls to keep Fijian troops in Fiji to fight the drug pandemic.
The Fijian government has not provided further details on the nature of the invitation or the scope of any potential deployment, but officials have previously indicated that Fiji weighs such requests carefully, taking into account national interest, constitutional processes and the safety of its personnel.
