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January 10, 2026 8:29 AM

India, Fiji agree to extend agriculture MoU, set up joint working group

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday held bilateral talks with Fiji’s Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector. During the meeting at Krishi Bhawan, both sides discussed ongoing partnerships and identified new areas of collaboration. The two countries agreed to extend the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on agriculture cooperation for another five years and establish a Jo...

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 25, 2025 1:59 PM

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, at the Hyderabad House on Monday and discussed ways to further deepen the long-standing partnership and close ties between the two nations. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "Welcoming an important Global South and FIPIC partner. PM Narendra Modi received PM Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji at Hyderabad House for delegation-level talks." The Fijian Prime Minister arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking ...

September 16, 2024 4:31 PM

President Droupadi Murmu, Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka agree to strengthen partnership

President Droupadi Murmu met with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. The leaders engaged in wide-ranging discussions and committed to building upon their countries' historic relationship. President Murmu, who is on a state visit to Fiji—the first by an Indian head of state—was earlier received by Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere at the State House in Suva. The Indian Preside...

September 16, 2024 4:32 PM

President Droupadi Murmu begins 3-nation visit, arrives in Fiji

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Fiji on Monday, marking the beginning of a significant three-nation diplomatic tour. This visit represents a historic milestone as the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Fiji, underscoring the growing importance of India's relations with Pacific nations. During her two-day stay in Fiji, President Murmu is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Her itinerary i...