India Fiji Relations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
MoS Anupriya Patel holds bilateral health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji at 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi, December 19: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, held cordial and constructive meetings with health ministers from Sri Lanka and Fiji on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in the national capital on Thursday, underscoring India's strong bilateral ties and commitment to health cooperation in the region.
MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical cooperation
New Delhi, Dec 18: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji's Minister of Health and Medical Services Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ongoing health and medical cooperation between both countries.
India and Fiji discuss bilateral ties, issues of mutual interest
Suva, Dec 15: India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta called on Fiji's Minister for Immigration Viliame B Naupoto on Monday, discussing matters of mutual interest, including on skilled mobility, people-to-people ties and further strengthening of bilateral ties.
Bengaluru: President of Republic of Fiji attends One World, One Family World Cultural Festival 2025
Sathya Sai Grama, Nov 18 : Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, the 7th President of the Republic of Fiji, and Madam Emily Lalabalavu, the First Lady of Fiji, attended the 93rd day of the One World One Family World Cultural Festival 2025 at the Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli in Chikkaballapur district.
Committed to health partnership with Global South, India sends ARV drugs to Fiji
New Delhi, Nov 1: Reaffirming its commitment to the Global South health partnership, India on Saturday delivered a consignment of Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) drugs to Fiji to assist in strengthening the island nation's health programme.
Launch of Made-in-India Amul Ghee in Fiji marks new chapter in bilateral ties
Suva, Oct 8: In a significant milestone for India-Fiji trade and cultural relations, FMF Foods officially launched Made-in-India Amul Cow Ghee in Fiji, marking a celebration of both culinary heritage and economic cooperation.
INS Kadmatt's goodwill visit bolsters maritime security partnership between India, Fiji
Suva, September 15: Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrived in Fiji on Monday for a three-day goodwill visit. The visit by the anti-submarine warfare corvette also saw discussions between India and Fiji on maritime security, capacity development, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.
Ganesh festival organised in Fiji, hundreds join in to celebrate
Suva, Sep 8: Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated with zeal in Fiji as several people joined the grand festivities held in the Capital city, Suva.
Fiji PM Rabuka witnesses India's pioneering digital identity system at UIDAI head office
New Delhi, Aug 26: Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday visited the head office of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) here, and was briefed on India’s pioneering digital identity system which forms the foundational layer of India digital public infrastructure (DPI).
India to gift 12 agricultural drones, two mobile soil testing labs to Fiji
New Delhi, August 26: India will gift 12 agricultural drones and two mobile soil testing laboratories to Fiji.
India, Fiji sign Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility; boost defence, cricket ties
New Delhi, August 26: India and Fiji on Monday signed the Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility, recognising "people-to-people ties as a natural foundation, with possibility in several sectors including agriculture, fisheries, construction and tourism.
India, Fiji sign MoU on super-speciality hospital as President Murmu hosts PM Rabuka
New Delhi, August 26: Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
India, Fiji to boost economic partnership; PM Modi welcomes market access to Indian ghee
New Delhi, August 25: India and Fiji on Monday acknowledged the steady growth in bilateral trade and recognised the substantial untapped potential for trade and investment between the two countries.
India, Fiji deepen sporting links; Indian cricket coach to train Fiji teams
New Delhi, August 25: A cricket coach from India will train cricket teams of Fiji, which has been for many decades an Associate Member of the ICC.
India, Fiji unveil major defence, maritime security initiatives; Defence Attache post announced in Suva
New Delhi, August 25: India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji's capital of Suva.
Ready to provide necessary civil aviation support for direct connectivity to Fiji: MEA
New Delhi, August 25: India is ready to extend "necessary civil aviation support" to Indian private air carriers to facilitate direct air connectivity with Fiji, said Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Monday.
Fiji reaffirms support to India's candidature for UNSC non-permanent membership for 2028-29 term
New Delhi, August 25: Fiji has reaffirmed its support to India for candidature for the UNSC non-permanent membership for the term 2028-29, the India-Fiji joint statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The two leaders highlighted the importance of global south-south cooperation and Fiji PM Rabuka appreciated the leadership role of India in Global South.
India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in the same boat: PM Modi
New Delhi, August 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the deep bonds of friendship between India and Fiji and stated that the aspirations of the two nations "sail in the same boat."
India to build Super-Speciality Hospital in Fiji, supply medicines under Janaushadhi Scheme
New Delhi August 25: India and Fiji on Monday strengthened their bilateral relations through several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
India to boost Fiji's maritime security, announces wider cooperation in defence
New Delhi, August 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India will extend support to strengthen Fiji's maritime security, including training and equipment assistance, as part of a broader action plan on defence and security cooperation.
Sports is a field that connects people: PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi August 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, while addressing a joint press meet with Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka, emphasised that sports connect people, highlighting Rugby in Fiji and cricket in India as examples.
India committed to strengthening ties with Pacific Island Countries: President Murmu
New Delhi, Aug 25: Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, President Murmu expressed India's commitment to strengthening ties and development partnerships with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs).
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka pays floral tributes at Rajghat
New Delhi, August 25: Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka who is on a official visit to India, on Monday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital.
Deepening development partnership, India and Fiji solidify ties in key sectors
New Delhi, Aug 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday acknowledged India's growing engagement with the Pacific Island Countries carried out under the Act East policy through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s participation as Dialogue Partner in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
Will continue to treasure relationship with India: Fiji PM Rabuka
New Delhi, Aug 25: Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great leader" and lauding the role of Indian community in developing his country's economy, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday said that his country will continue to treasure ties with India.
India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 25: Lauding the ties between India and Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the two nations share a deep bond of affection and the aspirations of two nations sail in the same boat. He welcomed his Fiji counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka's announcement of Girmit Day and highlighted the contribution of Girmitiyas to prosperity of Fiji.
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Fijian PM Rabuka at Hyderabad House
New Delhi, Aug 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, at the Hyderabad House on Monday and discussed the ways to further deepen the long-standing partnership and close ties between the two nations.
Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka to meet PM Modi today during first official visit to India
New Delhi, Aug 25: Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, currently on his first official three-day visit to India, is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda meets Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka
New Delhi, August 24: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda met with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka on Sunday, who is currently on a three-day visit to the country.
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in India for 4-day visit
New Delhi, August 24: Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a four-day visit, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka.
India, Fiji discuss bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation
Suva, July 30: India and Fiji held the 6th Foreign Office Consultations in Suva on Tuesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in health, education, capacity building, trade, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, climate change, people-to-people and culture exchanges.
India, Fiji review bilateral relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
Suva, July 30: The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli Taga, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs (PS). The last FOC was held in July 2022 in Suva, an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
India sends 5 MT of black-eyed cowpea seeds to Fiji to aid agricultural production
New Delhi, July 27: India on Saturday dispatched a tranche of five metric tonnes of black-eyed cowpea seeds to Fiji in a significant boost to agricultural collaboration with its Pacific partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
'Act East Policy': India sends humanitarian assistance of 5 MT Black-eyed Cowpea Seeds to Fiji
New Delhi, July 27: The Central government, as part of its crucial 'Act East Policy', has sent humanitarian assistance of five metric tonnes of Black-eyed Cowpea Seeds to Fiji to assist the country in boosting its agricultural production.
MoS Margherita oversees signing of MoU on Recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia with Fiji
Suva, May 13: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday witnessed the signing of an MoU on the Recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
MoS Pabitra Margherita calls on Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
Labasa, May 13: Union Minister of State of External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, called on the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, after having participated in the 146th Girmit Day celebrations in Fiji as the Guest of Honour.
Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner to Fiji, concurrently accredited to Tuvalu
New Delhi, March 28: Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva
MoS Pabitra Margherita holds talks with Fijian Minister for Employment, discuss enhancing cooperation
New Delhi, February 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday held talks with Fijian Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh.
Rajnath Singh meets Fiji Defence Minister, agree to institutionalize India-Fiji Joint Working Group
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of Fiji, Pio Tikoduadua in Bengaluru on the sidelines of AERO India 2025.