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August 25, 2025 4:26 PM

Fiji will continue to treasure relationship with India, says PM Sitiveni Rabuka

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great leader” and praising the contribution of the Indian community to his country’s economy, Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday said that Fiji will continue to value its close ties with India. Addressing a joint press conference with PM Modi after their meeting, Rabuka described the introduction of the 'Girmitiya Day' celebration as a gesture of Fiji’s respect and recognition for the Indian diaspora and its enduring contribution to the nation’s ...

August 25, 2025 4:26 PM

India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi

Lauding the ties between India and Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the two nations share a deep bond of affection and the aspirations of two nations sail in the same boat. He welcomed his Fiji counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka's announcement of Girmit Day and highlighted the contribution of Girmitiyas to the prosperity of Fiji. Addressing a joint press conference following his talks with Rabuka in the capital, PM Modi said, "India and Fiji share a deep bond of affection. In the...

August 25, 2025 4:27 PM

Veilomani Dosti: India, Fiji pledge deeper cooperation across defence, trade, health and climate action

India and Fiji on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across a wide spectrum, from defence and health to trade, agriculture, climate action and people-to-people exchanges. The announcement came after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on his first official visit to India as Fiji’s leader. Welcoming Rabuka and his delegation, PM Modi described the relationship as rooted in shared history and ...

August 21, 2025 1:41 PM

Fiji PM Rabuka to visit India from August 24–26

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka will visit India from August 24 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. Rabuka, accompanied by his wife Sulueti Rabuka, Health Minister Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu and senior officials, will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 25. PM Modi will also host a lunch in his honour, the MEA said. Further, the Fijian Prime Minister will call on President Droupadi Murmu during his visit. Ra...