Fiji’s Heads of Missions are in the country for a three-day meeting that begins today.
Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the diplomats will discuss Fiji’s national priorities following the launch of the National Development Plan, Foreign Policy White Paper, and the National Defence and Security Strategy.
They will also review sector plans to ensure strategic goals are achieved.
The meeting will be opened by Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka, who will share the People Coalition government’s vision for the missions.
The Heads of Missions will connect strategic discussions with mission operations to support Fiji’s national development and improve the livelihoods of Fijians.
They will also discuss Fiji’s foreign relations within the whole-of-government strategy and participate in panel discussions on key national interests and foreign policy goals, with a focus on maximizing returns on investment.
Permanent secretaries and senior officials will also attend.
The Heads of Missions will review Fiji’s new diplomatic manual to improve coordination between Fiji’s missions, host countries, and stakeholders.
The following officials are attending the meeting:
Fiji’s Permanent Mission to the UN, New York – Filipo Tarakinikini
Fiji’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Geneva – Luke Daunivalu
Fiji High Commission in Canberra, Australia – Ajay Amrit
Fiji High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand – Ratu Inoke Kubuabola
Fiji High Commission in London, UK – Jovilisi Suveinakama
Fiji High Commission in New Delhi, India – Jagnnath Sami
Fiji High Commission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Fiji Embassy in Washington D.C., US – Ilisoni Vuidreketi
Fiji High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Amentave Yauvoli
Fiji Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia and Malaysia – Amenatave Yauvoli
Fiji’s Embassy in Beijing, China – Robert Lee
Fiji’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Faizal Koya
Fiji’s Roving Ambassador in Suva – William Toganivalu
