The Fijian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesia to enhance cooperation in the tourism sector between the two economies leading up to World Tourism Day.
Speaking at the signing last week, Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya said bilateral relations between the two countries spanned over three decades.
The MOU was in line with G20 Trade, Investment and Industry and Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Bali.
“Just two months ago, the Fijian Prime Minister reaffirmed Fiji’s support to strengthen bilateral and economic ties with Her Excellency, Retno Marsudi, at the 17th session of the G20 summit,” Mr Koya said.
“And today, we want to pursue this further.
“Through this MOU, we intend to build synergy in areas of shared significance such as rural tourism.
“This will be more than bilateral relations, there will be greater private sector and people-to-people ties.”
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said it was a milestone achievement for the two economies who shared similar opportunities and challenges such as climate change and human capital.
He said the MOU would increase collaboration in areas of product and human resource development, tourism promotion and knowledge exchange.
