Pm Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to the Republic of india tod

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to the Republic of India today to strengthen the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Fiji and India.

At the invitation of the Government of India, this visit reaffirms Fiji's commitment to enhancing its relations with India as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region.

Fiji and India, as traditional partners, are focused on improving collaboration across various sectors.

During the visit, Prime Minister Rabuka will engage in bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to discuss key issues important to their cooperation, including climate resilience, renewable energy, digital transformation, health, education, and people-to-people connections.

The visit will also feature the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at promoting economic cooperation between the two nations.

Prime Minister Rabuka is expected to pay a courtesy call on the President of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu.

In addition to official engagements and site visits, Prime Minister Rabuka will deliver a keynote address on his vision for the Pacific as an "Ocean of Peace" at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA).

He will also engage with the Fijian diaspora community in India and seek opportunities to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two nations.

Accompanying the Prime Minister are Mrs. Suluweti Rabuka, Minister for Health and Medical Services Atonio Lalabalavu, and Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister Dr. Lesi Korovavala.

While Prime Minister Rabuka is on official travel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica is acting Prime Minister.