Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt has sailed more than 7000 miles to Fiji to build bridges of friendship through professional exchanges with the Fiji Navy and the local communities.
Speaking at a deck reception aboard the ship, Acting Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to working with India to promote peace, security, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific.
“This occasion is not only a celebration of a ship’s visit,” Prof Prasad said.
“It is a celebration of friendship, of trust, and of the enduring partnership between Fiji and India.”
The event was attended to by Cabinet ministers and members of the diplomatic corps.
Members of the INS Kadmatt jazz band entertain guests during the reception on Tuesday. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
Invited diplomats and guests tuck into dinner hosted by the officers of the INS Kadmatt on Tuesday. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu (left), Iowane Raturaga, Special Administrator Rakiraki Peni Duaniwai and Pita Driti during the deck reception onboard the INS Kadmatt on Tuesday. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
INS Kadmatt commanding officer Commander Kutuhal Limaye, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian and Fiji Navy Commander Timoci Natuva at the INS Kadmatt reception. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
(L-R) Samoa’s High Commissioner to Fiji Ali’ioaiga Feturi Elisaia, Nameha Raiwalui and Sereima Drotini at the INS Kadmatt deck reception on Tuesday. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
The Kalashree Dance group members pose for a photo after their performance during the INS Kadmatt deck reception on Tuesday night. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
INS Kadmatt Navy officers pose for a photo during the reception on Tuesday night. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
British High Commissioner Kanbar Hossein-Bor(close to camera) njoying a well-deserved dinner during the event Deck reception onboard the INS Kadmatt Naval Ship on Tuesday night. Picture: LITIA RITOVA
