Fiji and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation following the latest round of Fiji–New Zealand High Level Consultations held in Suva.
The meeting, which took place yesterday, was co-chaired by New Zealand’s secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bede Corry, and Fiji’s permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr Raijeli Taga.
Discussions focused on enhancing the Duavata Partnership, a key framework guiding relations between the two nations.
Speaking at the consultations, Mr Corry highlighted the importance New Zealand places on its relationship with Fiji, noting a broad range of shared priorities.
“Our high level consultations today have confirmed just how many shared priorities we have, whether on boosting prosperity, improving social wellbeing and democratic governance, deepening security, or responding to climate change and natural disasters,” said Mr Corry.
These priorities, he said, extended from bilateral cooperation to regional and global partnerships, and that the refreshed Duavata Partnership would be developed over the remainder of 2025.
“I wish to thank permanent secretary Dr Taga and her Fiji Government colleagues for hosting today’s very productive high-level consultations.”
Dr Taga echoed similar sentiments, saying the Duavata Partnership continued to serve as a robust framework for shared objectives.
“Our Duavata Partnership covers an extensive range of shared objectives for Fiji and New Zealand, and I was pleased to agree with my New Zealand counterpart, Mr Bede Corry, that we will refresh and enhance this partnership for the years ahead.”
The refreshed partnership is expected to align with regional goals under the Blue Pacific strategy, with both countries aiming to enhance cooperation on sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth across the Pacific.
