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India, Fiji Boost Ties with Focus on Agriculture, Digital Growth

India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met with Fiji's Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building. This follows recent meetings with Fiji's ministers for Information & Climate Change and Finance, focusing on digital communications, climate initiatives, and economic growth. The bilateral relationship, boosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2014 visit, is based on strong cultural and people-to-people ties. India has consistently supported Fiji's nation-building efforts across key sectors.

Key Points: India-Fiji Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Capacity Building

  • Strengthening agricultural cooperation
  • Enhancing digital infrastructure & climate initiatives
  • Expanding development finance & investment
  • Deepening bilateral ties through high-level diplomacy
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India, Fiji discuss strengthening cooperation in agriculture and capacity building

India and Fiji hold high-level talks to deepen partnership in agriculture, digital infrastructure, climate action, and sustainable economic growth.

"Productive discussions were held focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, capacity building - Indian High Commission in Suva"

Suva, March 26

India's High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna on Thursday, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building.

"High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna," Indian High Commission in Suva posted on X.

"Productive discussions were held focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, capacity building, further deepening the strong and growing partnership between our two nations and people," it added.

On March 10, India and Fiji held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in myriad areas, including digital and multimedia communications, climate initiatives, waste management, training and capacity building.

The talks were held during a meeting between Suneet Mehta and Fiji's Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya.

In a post on X, India's High Commission in Fiji stated, "High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Minister for Information, Environment & Climate Change Hon. Lynda Tabuya. Productive discussions were held focusing on strengthening India-Fiji cooperation in myriad areas, including digital and multimedia communications, climate initiatives, waste management, training and capacity building."

On March 6, Mehta held a meeting with Fiji Development Bank Chief Executive Officer Filimone Waqabaca on opportunities for strengthening cooperation between both nations in development finance, investment, and sustainable economic growth.

"High Commissioner Suneet Mehta met with Fiji Development Bank Chief Executive Officer Mr. Filimone Waqabaca. Discussion focused on opportunities for strengthening India-Fiji cooperation in development finance, investment, and sustainable economic growth," Indian High Commission in Fiji posted on X.

Last month, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji's Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel in New Delhi, discussing bilateral ties, shared priorities, and possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure.

"Pleased to meet Hon. Esrom Immanuel, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development of Fiji, this morning. Held productive discussions covering the entire gamut of India-Fiji bilateral relations and shared priorities, with particular focus on development partnership, capacity building, and possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure, including ongoing collaboration and the way ahead," Margherita posted on X.

Ties between India and Fiji are based on mutual respect, cooperation and strong cultural and people-to-people ties. The bilateral relationship received a major boost after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Fiji in November 2014, when the First Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) was also held, according to the Indian High Commission in Fiji.

Over the years, India has supported Fiji in its nation-building efforts across key sectors and also in the area of capacity building.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Good to see our foreign policy actively engaging with Pacific nations. The focus on digital infrastructure and climate initiatives is very forward-looking. Hope this leads to tangible projects on the ground.
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Aman W
While cooperation is good, I hope our government is also ensuring that our own farmers' issues are being addressed with equal urgency. We must balance international outreach with strong domestic support.
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Sarah B
The people-to-people ties mentioned are so important. There's a significant Indian diaspora in Fiji. Strengthening these official channels will hopefully benefit the community there as well.
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Vikram M
PM Modi's 2014 visit really set the stage for this. It's not just about aid, but about building a partnership based on mutual respect. Sharing our IT and digital success stories can be very valuable for Fiji's growth.
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Kriti O
Capacity building and training are the best forms of assistance. Instead of just giving resources, we are helping them build their own expertise. That's a sustainable model. More power to such diplomacy!

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