ArdorComm Media News Network
August 26, 2025
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday as part of his ongoing official visit to India.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi, followed by a joint press briefing. PM Modi described India and Fiji as partners with “aspirations that sail in the same boat,” underlining the enduring friendship between the two nations.
Key Announcements and Cooperation
The talks led to several landmark decisions. India announced support for building a hospital in Fiji, sending agriculture drones, training Fijian cricketers and Hindu priests (Pandits), and deputing Hindi and Sanskrit teachers to the island nation.
A joint statement issued after the talks highlighted a strong stance against terrorism. Both leaders “unequivocally condemned” the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, reaffirmed zero tolerance for terrorism, and rejected any double standards on the issue. They also agreed to work together to counter radicalisation, terror financing, misuse of emerging technologies, and cross-border recruitment by extremist groups.
Shared Global Vision
India and Fiji pledged to deepen cooperation at the UN and other multilateral platforms to combat terrorism and advance global peace. The leaders also exchanged views on climate justice, inclusive development, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.
PM Rabuka commended India’s leadership role in championing the concerns of developing nations. Both sides stressed the urgent need for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations, including expanding the Security Council to reflect present-day geopolitical realities. Fiji reiterated its support for India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UNSC and endorsed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat for 2028–29.
South-South Cooperation
The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening South-South cooperation, emphasising it as a crucial tool in tackling global challenges and ensuring fairer representation in international governance.
Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to begin his official visit, which will continue until August 26.
Source: ANI