Gaps in Fiji’s national security framework, including limited preparedness for emerging cyber and transnational threats, are now being addressed through three new initiatives launched by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
The initiatives, the Ministry of Policing and Communications Strategic Plan 2025–2030, the National Cybersecurity and Resilience Strategy 2026–2031, and the National Cybersecurity Website, were launched yesterday at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
“Collectively, these represent a decisive step forward in advancing Government’s priorities of good governance and national resilience,” Mr Rabuka said.
“While positioning Fiji to respond to emerging security challenges in an increasingly complex global environment.”
He highlighted the impact of rapid technological change, noting that digital connectivity and shifting geopolitical dynamics were reshaping how nations function and safeguard their stability.
“For an ocean state like Fiji, these risks must be addressed with foresight, cooperation, and resilience.”
He said national security now extended beyond physical borders to include the protection of digital systems, institutional integrity, and critical infrastructure that supports the economy and daily life.
Mr Rabuka also warned of increasingly sophisticated threats, including transnational organised crime and illicit drug trafficking, stressing the need for coordinated leadership and strong institutions.
“These challenges require coordinated leadership, strong institutions, and collective responsibility.”
