AUSTRALIA’S newly-appointed Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston will be in the country for a short visit this weekend.
The visit marks the first international trip for Admiral Johnston which will also take him to Vanuatu.
“I am proud to be visiting two of our key Pacific partners for my first overseas visit as Chief of the Defence Force,” Admiral Johnston said.
“I look forward to engaging with leaders in Fiji and Vanuatu to discuss our strong bilateral relationships and deepen our cooperation.”
In Fiji, Admiral Johnston will formally hand over 14 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles purchased by the Government of Fiji, which were delivered by HMAS Choules in June.
“Australian Bushmasters provide world-class protection and adaptability. They will support the development of Fiji’s peacekeeping capabilities and demonstrate our commitment to closer ties under the enhanced Vuvale partnership,” Admiral Johnston said.
