oday, we celebrate 52 years of independence. As you celebrate Fiji day with your loved ones today, we encourage you to be proud of what we have achieved together as a nation. Our journey has not been an easy one but there is nothing we cannot overcome when we stand together. We have overcome the many challenges brought on by climate-induced disasters like Winston and a once-in-a-century global pandemic – showing the world the true strength of the resilient Fijian spirit. We are a nation that is “Transformed, Inclusive, and United” – a nation that believes in the strength that lies in our diversity and uniqueness.