Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka arrived in Indonesia last night

Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka arrived in Indonesia last night for an official visit focused on strengthening the relationship between the two countries. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was greeted with a ceremonial quarter guard of honour, symbolizing the warmth and respect exhibited by the Government and people of Indonesia towards Fiji.

The Fijian community in Indonesia also extended a traditional welcome to PM Rabuka, demonstrating their support for him during his visit. In his remarks, the leader of the Coalition Government expressed gratitude to the Fijian community for being outstanding ambassadors of Fiji overseas. "I truly appreciate the warm welcome, which clearly reflects your loyalty to our country and its customs," said PM Rabuka to the gathered audience. "Maintaining our culture can be challenging in a vast nation like Indonesia, so it is a significant honor for me and for Fiji to witness this welcoming ceremony." PM Rabuka commended the community for their efforts in building strong interpersonal connections and encouraged them to keep promoting Fiji's values of peace, friendship, and unity. He also took a moment to thank the host country and its citizens for their generous hospitality towards him and his delegation upon arrival. "Please convey our sincere appreciation to the people of Indonesia for their warm welcome and for making you feel at home here," he added.
The Prime Minister is expected to meet with the President of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, today to discuss important areas of collaboration such as trade, education, climate resilience, and regional security. #FijiGovernment #CoalitionGovernment #FijiNews #TeamFiji