Suva, August 6 (ANI): India and Fiji on Thursday held discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, including affordable social housing, sustainable urban development, waste management, and local governance.
The discussions took place during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, and Fiji’s Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa.
The Indian High Commission in Fiji said in a post on X, “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was honored to meet Fiji’s Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon’ble Maciu Nalumisa. Productive discussions were held focusing on strengthening cooperation in affordable social housing, sustainable urban development, waste management and local governance, while exploring opportunities to further deepen the India-Fiji development partnership.”
In a separate meeting, the High Commissioner met Fiji’s Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, to explore ways to expand the bilateral development partnership and enhance cooperation with Fiji Coconut Millers in coconut and coir development.
The Indian High Commission in Fiji said on X, “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was honored to call on Fiji’s Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Hon. Charan Jeath Singh. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation with Fiji Coconut Millers in coconut and coir development, while further deepening the India-Fiji development partnership.”
These bilateral engagements followed earlier discussions on Monday between High Commissioner Mehta and Fiji’s Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna, which focused on advancing cooperation in the agriculture and agritech sectors.
As part of its educational and cultural outreach, the High Commission of India in Fiji, together with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suva, distributed books to Pacific Nations School on Tuesday.
The High Commission said on X, “Promoting Knowledge, Learning and Cultural Exchange. The High Commission of India in Fiji and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre distributed books to Pacific Nations School, Suva, fostering a love for reading, lifelong learning and holistic development among students. Together, we continue to strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Fiji through education, culture and shared values.”
Bilateral relations between India and Fiji are grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, and strong cultural and people-to-people ties. The relationship dates back to 1879, when Indian laborers were brought to Fiji under the British indenture system to work on sugarcane plantations. Over the decades, India has consistently supported Fiji’s nation-building efforts through development assistance and capacity-building initiatives across a range of sectors. (ANI)
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