Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to the advancement of the Vuvale Partnership.
This was done during a bilateral meeting in Nadi this evening.
“Visiting Fiji so soon after the election is a deliberate decision to reinforce my Government’s Pacific priorities and to exchange views with my dear friend Prime Minister Rabuka, a respected Pacific statesman,” said Mr Albanese.
“Australia understands that our prosperity and our security lie here in the Pacific, and we are committed to being a full, respectful member of the Pacific family.”
“We recognise the critical leadership role that Fiji plays in the region. This is particularly important in this time of global uncertainty.”
A Fiji government statemen said both leaders discussed the significant impact of climate change internationally and particularly in the Pacific region and Australia’s important COP31 bid in partnership with the Pacific.
“We also worked on preparation and themes for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, to be hosted by Solomon Islands in September.”
The meeting concluded with both leaders expressing their commitment to the solidarity and prosperity of our Pacific family.
