External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica in Delhi, emphasizing the strengthening of India-Fiji relations.
Sharing the details on X, Jaishankar wrote:
“Pleased to meet DPM Manoa Kamikamica of Fiji today in Delhi. Glad to hear his positive impressions of cooperatives and other development programs in India.”
The discussion covered a range of topics, including organic farming, technological applications, and the use of digital tools to enhance development initiatives.
The meeting comes days after India signed a Project Implementation Agreement with the International Solar Alliance to operationalize a solar project worth USD 2 million in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. This initiative is part of the Quad Climate Working Group and reinforces India’s commitment to renewable energy in the Indo-Pacific.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted this agreement as a testament to India’s dedication to promoting clean energy transitions in island nations.
India has been a long-standing development partner for Fiji, supporting the nation across key sectors, including:
The bilateral relationship gained momentum after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2014 visit to Fiji, which saw the inaugural meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
Manoa Kamikamica expressed appreciation for India’s continued support and highlighted the potential for future collaboration in sustainable development. The discussion underscored the commitment of both nations to shared growth and prosperity.
India remains committed to fostering deeper ties with Fiji, leveraging mutual respect and cooperation to address global challenges and enhance regional stability.
