The United Kingdom of Great Britain looks forward to working closely with the Prime Minister associated with Fiji, Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka and the Fiji Government in championing issues that matter most to Fiji and the Pacific partners.
UK’s commitment had been made known this afternoon in order to Prime Minister Rabuka, in a introductory courtesy call from your British High Commissioner to Fiji, Dr Brian Adam Jones. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the people-to-people ties have created possibilities in education, sports and employment, particularly for Fijians who have enlisted in the prestigious British Armed Forces and their own families, who now call The uk home. He said Fiji and the United Kingdom reveal profound history and ideals, which signifies the shared commitment to accomplish climate resilience, economic prosperity and a sustainable future.
On behalf of the Government and the people of Fiji, Prime Minister Rabuka extended his earnest appreciation to the United Kingdom for supporting Fiji via numerous initiatives which, has benefited the communities in Fiji and the Pacific. “The UNITED KINGDOM will be Fiji’s closest friend and staunchest ally within the multilateral financial institutions (World Financial institution, Green Climate Fund, Oriental Development Bank-ADB) – combating Fiji’s corner for access to finance which supports recuperation, diversification, and growth following the covid-19 pandemic, but also supports a resilient economy contrary to the changing climate and natural disasters. As members from the Commonwealth, we will work in order to refresh and revitalise the particular organisation’s role, in planning for the 2024 Commonwealth Mind of Government (CHOGM) conference in Samoa. Higher Commissioner Jones congratulated Excellent Minister Rabuka and displayed him with the London Gazette which, is an official report of Buckingham Palace company detailing Royal appointments and special awards. The 1981 edition announced Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka’s OBE from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. OBE officer is recognised as the most excellent and highest ranking order of the British Empire honours.
Prime Minister Rabuka stated he was honoured to get the London Gazette and thanked the United Kingdom for the special recognition accorded to him. He or she said this year is a significant one for the Commonwealth family members, as Commonwealth Day coincides with the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter by her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in 2013.
He said that beneath the new leadership of Their Majesty King Charles 3, the Commonwealth has much to offer in providing a system for both developed plus developing countries. High Commissioner Jones said based on Fiji’s and the UK’s long, historical partnership, both the nations aspire to strengthen initiatives towards global peace, simply by supporting and upholding the values of the United Nations, via Fiji’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East plus Africa. As the new Chair of the Pacific Islands Community forum, Prime Minister Rabuka provided an overview of the immediate focal points of the Pacific Islands Community forum to reunite the Pacific family and also thanked the United Kingdom for all their support. He expressed his gratitude in order to High Commissioner Jones, for your fruitful discussions on the interpersonal and economic issues associated with mutual interest to Fiji and the United Kingdom. “We are working together as part of the global effort to stand along with Ukraine following Russia’s unlawful invasion, and working together in the Pacific to counter dangers to maritime security. Through the 1500 Fijians, who function in the British Armed Forces, plus Fiji’s own Armed Forces, we are going to deepen our collaboration being a ‘combined Force for Good’. Prime Minister Rabuka reasserted Fiji’s commitment to deepen relations with Commonwealth, as it responds to the collective priorities in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. “The UK will support Fiji’s aspiration as a regional trading hub – not just for physical goods but also the knowledge economy, helping to ensure there is rewarding work for most of Fiji’s people to meet their own aspirations. Whether that is supplying overnight business services – accounting, human resource, legal services – to businesses in the UK, continuing to develop Fiji’s exports of niche, quality value agricultural products (such because baby ginger) to European countries, or supporting an ecosystem in #Fiji which, enables entrepreneurs, investors, fin-tech companies and programmers to grow, ” High Commissioner Jones said. He reaffirmed the Fiji Government’s determination to advance assistance with the United Kingdom and the Earth in the key priority regions of economic recovery, climate change, oceans, green growth, defence and security, trade as well as the sustainable development agenda.
