FIJIANS living in Australia and around the world sent back home $448.5million in the first quarter of this year, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Speaking at Liverpool’s Woodward Park in south-western Sydney in Australia on Saturday, Mr Rabuka expressed his appreciation to the Fijian community for their continued love and contribution to the country they still call home.
“In the first four months of this year, I am told that $448.5million came from you to your relatives and communities back in Fiji,” he said. “You have lifted the lives of so many people back home. Thank you all very much for your contributions through remittances.
“Even though you are far from Fiji, your hearts remain close. Through your remittances, your families, and your prayers, you continue to strengthen our nation.
“Vinaka vakalevu for your contributions back home, it goes a long way to supporting the economy back home, particularly, our communities. We are most grateful to you, to your employers and those who assist you here.”
Mr Rabuka also expressed gratitude to the government and people of Australia for their friendship.
“Australia has been a true friend to Fiji. Our Vuvale Partnership shows the strength of our shared values and the deep connection between our peoples. We thank Australia for walking alongside us as part of our Pacific family.”
