Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to attend high-level ministerial meetings and visit key sectoral UAE projects recommended by the Fiji Embassy Abu Dhabi (FEAD) during his week-long visit.
He was briefed by the Ambassador of Fiji to the UAE, Naipote Katonitabua on his upcoming engagements along the margins of the Fiji National Day at the Dubai Expo 2020.
According to a Government social media post, these projects which include the Dubai fish farm and the Dubai multi commodities centre pose strategic importance and benefits to Fiji’s development.
Mr Bainimarama’s visit is also an opportune time to revisit discussions with UAE leaders on areas of importance to Fiji such as Manpower and Human Resources and Reciprocal Visa Agreement to name a few.
Also present at the briefing was the Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (MCTTT), Faiyaz Koya and the Permanent Secretary for MCTTT, Shaheen Ali, who also briefed Mr Bainimarama on Fiji’s representation at the World Expo 2020.
The expo which is currently hosted by Dubai is the first in the history of any World Expo to provide dedicated pavilions for all countries, providing countries like Fiji an opportunity to offer their own culturally immersive experience for expo visitors.
The Fiji pavilion which is managed by MCTTT will also host the Fiji National Day scheduled for Wednesday, December 8 where the Mr Bainimarama will officiate as chief guest.
Mr Bainimarama is expected to deliver his national day address at the Al Wasl Plaza dome, before visiting the Fiji pavilion and also meeting the UAE Fijian Diaspora.
