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Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasese, Suva (2026)

17/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇰🇷 | FIJI SEEKS TO ELEVATE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH KOICA

SEOUL, 14 August 2026 — Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Sakiasi Ditoka, held discussions with the Acting President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr Lee Yun-young, to strengthen Fiji–Korea development cooperation and explore new areas of partnership.

Minister Ditoka expressed Fiji’s sincere appreciation for KOICA’s longstanding and meaningful contribution to Fiji’s development, particularly in health, renewable energy, climate resilience, rural development, marine resources and human capacity development.

The Minister highlighted the growing impact of KOICA’s engagement in Fiji, including the KOICA–Fiji National University Simulation Centre, renewable energy initiatives in maritime communities, and support for the Makogai Mariculture Research Centre.

Looking ahead, Minister Ditoka called for the partnership to evolve towards a more strategic and longer-term model of development cooperation, with greater emphasis on resilience, technology transfer, skills development and institutional strengthening.

The discussions identified potential areas for expanded cooperation, including energy resilience, maritime and shipbuilding capabilities, aviation and MRO, digitalisation, health and climate resilience.

Minister Ditoka also emphasised Fiji’s ambition to increasingly serve as a platform for regional capacity building in the Pacific. “Strengthening Fiji’s institutions, infrastructure and technical capabilities can create opportunities for knowledge-sharing, training and services that benefit neighbouring Pacific Island Countries”, said Minister Ditoka.

Minister Ditoka also informed KOICA of Fiji’s intention to reopen its resident Embassy in Seoul in the second half of 2027, subject to the necessary Government processes. The reopening will provide a stronger platform for sustained engagement with the Korean Government, KOICA, Korean institutions and the private sector.

The meeting reaffirmed Fiji and Korea’s shared commitment to building on the strong foundation of their development partnership and translating it into practical, forward-looking cooperation that delivers lasting benefits for the people of Fiji and the Pacific region.

KOICA, the Republic of Korea’s leading development cooperation agency, plays an important role in supporting sustainable development through grant assistance, technical cooperation, capacity building and knowledge-sharing with partner countries.

15/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇰🇷 |Fiji and Korea Set Course for Strengthened Strategic Partnership

SEOUL - The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, this week held discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Ambassador Cho Hyun, to advance Fiji–Korea relations and identify new areas of practical cooperation.

Minister Ditoka reaffirmed Fiji’s appreciation for Korea’s longstanding development partnership and its growing engagement with the Pacific. He emphasised Fiji’s ambition to take the relationship beyond traditional development assistance towards a broader partnership focused on resilience, technology, economic development and strategic cooperation.

Energy security and resilience were identified as an important area for deeper cooperation. Fiji expressed interest in working with Korea to strengthen national and regional energy resilience, including through strategic fuel security, infrastructure, technical cooperation and knowledge-sharing, while accelerating Fiji’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy.

The Ministers also discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in maritime and industrial development, aviation, skills and technology, including leveraging Korea’s expertise to support Fiji’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional hub for the Pacific.

Minister Ditoka welcomed Korea’s continued support for Fiji’s development priorities through institutions such as KOICA and highlighted opportunities for expanded cooperation in areas including climate resilience, digitalisation, renewable energy, maritime development and human resource capacity building.

Fiji also invited Korea to support the Ocean of Peace initiative, which seeks to promote a peaceful, stable and resilient Pacific, including through cooperation on maritime security, disaster preparedness, humanitarian assistance and climate-related security.

The Ministers reaffirmed the importance of working together through regional and multilateral platforms to advance the interests of Pacific Island Countries and Small Island Developing States, including on climate change, sustainable development and ocean governance.

Minister Ditoka also conveyed Fiji’s intention to reopen a resident Embassy in Seoul, currently envisaged for 2027, further strengthening direct diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

15/08/2026

Strengthening Fiji's 🇫🇯Trade Systems

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), organised a National Workshop on Cross-Border Paperless Trade — this Friday in Suva.

The workshop aimed to deepen understanding of the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA), and to consider its relevance for Fiji as we continue our efforts to modernise and strengthen our trade facilitation systems.

Trade facilitation ultimately serves a larger objective: a more competitive economy, greater participation by Fijian businesses in international markets, and better opportunities and livelihoods for our people.

As Fiji seeks to strengthen its position as a hub for the Pacific, efficient and modern trade systems will be an important part of that ambition.

14/08/2026

FIJI 🇫🇯 AND ICRC REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION

Fiji and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have reaffirmed their partnership and commitment to strengthening humanitarian cooperation across the Pacific.

This was highlighted during a meeting held between the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua and the newly appointed Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation, Mr. Jordi Raich, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) headquarters on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Hon. Qereqeretabua warmly welcomed Mr. Raich to Fiji and congratulated him on his appointment. She acknowledged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for its longstanding humanitarian work and valuable support across the Pacific.

Furthermore, Hon. Qereqeretabua reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the ICRC on shared humanitarian priorities. This includes addressing the impacts of climate change, enhancing disaster preparedness, promoting peace and security, and advancing respect for human rights and international humanitarian principles.

Mr. Raich expressed his appreciation for Fiji’s ongoing partnership and recognised the important leadership role Fiji continues to play in promoting cooperation, peace, and development across the Pacific region.

In addition to this, he expressed his satisfaction in Fiji joining the Global Initiative for International Humanitarian Law [IHL] and believed this is an area— that could be explored further in the Pacific. Mr. Raich reaffirmed the ICRC’s commitment to working closely with Fiji and Pacific partners to advance humanitarian principles and address regional humanitarian challenges.

The meeting underscored the importance of sustained regional cooperation in promoting respect for international humanitarian law and reflected on the shared commitment of Fiji and the ICRC to advancing humanitarian principles and practical cooperation in support of peace, security and the well-being of communities across the region and beyond.

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14/08/2026

FIJI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CROSS-BORDER PAPERLESS TRADE

Fiji is advancing efforts to modernise and streamline trade through digitalization, with the National Workshop on Cross-Border Paperless Trade held today in Suva. The workshop marks another step in Fiji’s efforts to build a more modern, connected and efficient trading environment, while strengthening its role as a trade and economic hub for the Pacific.

Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), the workshop brought together relevant stakeholders to strengthen understanding of the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) and assess its relevance and potential implementation for Fiji.

The workshop provided an important platform to examine how digital technologies, common standards and stronger regional cooperation can help make cross-border trade more efficient, secure, accessible for Fijian businesses – to providing better opportunities and livelihoods for the communities in Fiji and beyond.

In opening the workshop, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Dr. Raijeli Taga, highlighted the growing importance of digital trade facilitation in reducing the time, cost and complexity associated with moving goods across borders.

She highlighted that for Fiji, the transition to paperless trade is particularly significant given the challenges faced by small island developing states, including geographic distance from major markets and limited economies of scale. Dr Taga stated that having an efficient digital trade systems can help overcome these barriers while strengthening Fiji’s competitiveness and connectivity with regional and global markets.

She said Fiji has already established important foundations for this transition through implementation of the World Trade Organization Trade (WTO) Facilitation Agreement, the Trade Information Portal, ongoing work towards a National Single Window and wider digital government reforms.

Further, Dr. Taga highlighted four key enablers for successful cross-border paperless trade: strong legal and regulatory frameworks; reliable digital infrastructure and connectivity; common standards and data structures; and institutional capacity and readiness for change.

These elements will be critical to ensuring that digital trade systems are not only technologically sound, but also interoperable, inclusive and responsive to the needs of government and businesses.

The workshop also underscored the importance of regional cooperation, particularly for Pacific Island countries facing common challenges in connectivity, capacity and trade facilitation.

Head of the UNESCAP Subregional Office for the Pacific, Ms. Andie Fong Toy, acknowledged Fiji’s continued leadership in advancing trade facilitation and digitalisation and reaffirmed UNESCAP’s support for greater regional cooperation and interoperability under the CPTA.

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14/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇰🇷 |FIJI AND KOREA ADVANCE COOPERATION ON FUEL SECURITY AND ENERGY RESILIENCE

Seoul, Republic of Korea – 13 August 2026 — The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, held high-level discussions today with the Republic of Korea’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Resource Security, Mr Ghi Wuk Yang, and the President and CEO of the Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), Mr Joo Suk Son, to strengthen cooperation on Fiji’s long-term fuel security and energy resilience.

The meeting focused on Fiji’s efforts to move beyond short-term responses to global fuel disruptions and develop a more comprehensive and sustainable national fuel security system.

Minister Ditoka highlighted Fiji’s particular vulnerability as a small island developing state heavily dependent on imported petroleum products, while also emphasising Fiji’s wider role as a fuel and logistics hub for the Pacific, with several neighbouring island countries relying significantly on fuel supplies routed through Fiji.

“Fiji is not looking simply for assistance to get through the present crisis. We are looking to ensure that the next crisis does not find us as vulnerable as we were this time,” Minister Ditoka said.

Minister Ditoka also outlined Fiji’s interest in learning from Korea’s extensive experience in strategic petroleum stockpiling, including onshore storage, international and joint stockpiling arrangements, supply-chain resilience and energy infrastructure planning.

A key outcome of the meeting was KNOC’s agreement to collaborate with Fiji and share its technical expertise and experience as Fiji develops its approach to longer-term fuel security. Discussions will now continue at the technical and official levels to identify practical areas of cooperation, including technical assistance and advice on strategic fuel storage and infrastructure planning.

Fiji also expressed interest in exploring innovative approaches to strategic reserves, including the potential for international or offshore stockpiling arrangements that could provide additional security during major disruptions to international supply routes.

The Minister noted that Fiji’s energy security strategy must address both immediate supply risks and the country’s longer-term transition away from imported fossil fuels.

“Korea has built its own energy-security system from experience of external shocks. Fiji would like to learn from that experience and adapt what is appropriate for Fiji and, ultimately, for the wider Pacific,” Minister Ditoka said.

The Government is pursuing partnerships with key Asian and regional partners to strengthen fuel supply assurance, strategic reserves, resilient infrastructure and Fiji’s capacity to withstand future global energy disruptions.

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13/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇲🇾 | LAUNCH OF THE MALAYSIA–FIJI BUSINESS COUNCIL

The Malaysia–Fiji Business Council (MFBC) was officially launched on Tuesday 11th August, at Ilham Tower — home of the Fiji High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Council marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations, providing a durable platform to translate decades of diplomatic goodwill into private-sector-led trade, investment and sustainable economic growth.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Fiji, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, presided over the launch, welcoming business leaders, executives and representatives from Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Minister Ditoka noted that, while earlier efforts to establish the Council had not come to fruition, its successful launch reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening commercial ties between Fiji and Malaysia. He highlighted the importance of the Council’s institutional foundations, governance arrangements and private-sector leadership in ensuring that it delivers tangible economic outcomes.

The Minister said the Council would serve as a vital bridge between the business communities of both countries, facilitating partnerships and investment across priority sectors. It will also work closely with the Fiji–Malaysia Business Council, to be established in Fiji, creating a complementary bilateral business network to advance Fiji’s economic interests and strengthen commercial engagement with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.

The MFBC’s founding membership comprises ten distinguished Malaysian companies and business leaders, carefully selected with the support of MATRADE and MIDA. The founding members include potential investors with a strong interest in Fiji and the wider Pacific region, as well as organisations already actively engaged in the Fijian market.

The Council’s mandate includes supporting Fijian businesses seeking opportunities in Malaysia and ASEAN; encouraging Malaysian investment in Fiji; and promoting commercial cooperation in priority areas including tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, renewable energy, fisheries, healthcare and infrastructure.

Minister Ditoka encouraged Malaysian businesses to view Fiji not simply as a destination, but as a place to invest, build, manufacture and grow.

“Fiji is open for business, stable, and ready to partner with you.”

📍Read more here: https://www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj/xnxz

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13/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇮🇳 | FIJI AND INDIA REAFFIRM ENDURING PARTNERSHIP

Suva, Fiji | 12 August 2026 — Fiji and India have reaffirmed the enduring strength of their relationship, as the two countries marked the 80th Independence Day of the Republic of India at a reception hosted by the High Commission of India at the Grand Pacific Hotel (GPH) in Suva last night.

The occasion brought together senior Government officials, Cabinet Ministers, members of the Diplomatic Corps and invited guests to celebrate India’s national milestone and the longstanding ties that connect the people of Fiji and India.

In his remarks, the High Commissioner of India to Fiji, His Excellency Suneet Mehta, expressed appreciation for Fiji’s longstanding friendship and reaffirmed India’s commitment to taking the bilateral relationship forward. He described Fiji as a valued partner in the Pacific and underscored India’s interest in deepening cooperation across areas of mutual importance.

Fiji’s Chief of Protocol Ms. Kiti Temo conveyed Fiji’s warm congratulations and best wishes to the Government and people of India on the 80th anniversary of its independence. Ms. Temo reflected on the vision, determination and sacrifice that shaped India’s independence and its subsequent transformation into a leading global force in technology, innovation and international affairs.

She also spoke to the particularly deep human connection between Fiji and India. The legacy of the Girmitiya community was woven into Fiji’s national story, contributing profoundly to the country’s social, cultural and economic life. That legacy remains one of the strongest and most enduring links between the two countries.

Fiji also recognises India’s contribution as a development partner whose support has translated into practical gains for communities across Fiji. Cooperation has expanded across education, health, infrastructure, digital transformation, renewable energy, climate resilience and skills development, reflecting a relationship that extends well beyond government-to-government engagement.
Fiji remains committed to building on the trust, people-to-people connections and practical cooperation that underpin the relationship, while identifying new opportunities for partnership in the Pacific and beyond.

12/08/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇲🇾| FIJI AND MALAYSIA BUILD STRONGER PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, held discussions with Malaysia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, YB Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, to strengthen bilateral relations and advance practical cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

A key focus was energy and fuel security, with Minister Ditoka highlighting the lessons Fiji has drawn from the recent global fuel crisis and the need to strengthen resilience against future disruptions to international supply chains, shipping routes and global prices.

Minister Ditoka proposed a structured and formal arrangement between Fiji and Malaysia on Fuel Security and Strategic Energy Resilience, providing a potential framework for cooperation on fuel supply diversification, strategic reserves and storage, supply-chain resilience, technical cooperation, energy infrastructure and the transition towards cleaner energy.

“Our experience has taught us that energy security cannot be addressed only when a crisis occurs. We need to build the systems, partnerships and resilience that will prepare us for the next disruption,” Minister Ditoka said.

The Malaysian Foreign Minister acknowledged Fiji’s reopening of its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, noting that the renewed diplomatic presence provides an important platform for deepening bilateral engagement.

The Ministers also discussed defence and security cooperation, including Malaysia’s continued support for Fiji through training opportunities for Fijian defence personnel. Both sides discussed potential cooperation between their respective diplomatic academies, including opportunities for training, exchanges and sharing of diplomatic experience.

Emerging opportunities for aviation cooperation, including potential collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, were also discussed as an area with scope for further technical engagement.

Minister Ditoka welcomed Malaysia’s longstanding development cooperation with Fiji, including through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme, and expressed interest in expanding technical exchanges and capacity building.

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11/08/2026

HON. DITOKA EXPLORES STRATEGIC FUEL RESERVES WITH MALAYSIA 🇫🇯🤝🇲🇾

Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2026 | The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Sakiasi Ditoka, today held discussions with Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, the Honourable YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, focusing on strengthening Fiji–Malaysia economic relations and, in particular, long-term cooperation on fuel security and energy resilience.

Minister Ditoka highlighted Fiji’s vulnerability as a small island developing state heavily dependent on imported fuel and the need to strengthen national resilience against future global supply disruptions.

The discussions explored the potential for cooperation with Malaysia on strategic fuel reserves, emergency supply assurances, resilient supply chains and long-term energy infrastructure, including the possibility of pre-positioned offshore storage and strengthened maritime supply arrangements.

Minister Johari shared Malaysia’s ongoing work on strategic fuel security and stockpiling arrangements with international partners, opening an opportunity for Fiji to explore how Malaysia’s experience and capabilities could support Fiji’s longer-term energy security.

"Energy security is a critical component of national security for small island developing states," stated Hon. Minister Ditoka. "Malaysia’s advanced refining capabilities and world-class energy infrastructure make it a natural strategic partner. Exploring a formal and structured arrangement on fuel security and off-shore stockpiling reflects our Coalition Government's proactive commitment to protecting Fijian families and local businesses from international price shocks."

The Ministers also discussed opportunities to expand trade, investment, technology transfer and industrial cooperation, including greater Malaysian investment in Fiji and improved market access for Fijian products.

Minister Ditoka further welcomed Malaysia’s continued partnership with Fiji and noted that the reopening of Fiji’s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur provides an important platform to take the bilateral relationship to a new level, with a stronger focus on economic partnership, energy security and practical outcomes for both countries.

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