Jaishankar claims Indian diaspora an asset to India and their adopted nations

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Thursday that India was always a special friend and trusted partner to his country when it needed help.  “I’m pleased to say that India will always be a special friend and trusted partner to Fiji,” the Fiji Prime Minister said during a joint press statement with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Suva, Fiji, on Thursday.
He appreciated Prime Minister Modi and the Indian government’s support in co-hosting the 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji. “Fiji appreciates India’s commitment towards the development of our Pacific region through collective priorities.”We are more resolved now than ever to build a strong and sustainable future for families in Fiji, the Pacific, and beyond,” he said.
Meanwhile, Minister of Exteranl Affairs S Jaishankar saied the Indian community spreading globally has achieved its own milestone, and today it is an enormous asset to both India and the country where they live.  The External Affairs Minister made the remarks while speaking to the Indian Diaspora in Fiji on Thursday. The Fijian Prime Minister said further that a lot of people from his country visit India for medical treatment and education. On the MoU on visa exemption between India and Fiji, the PM said: “We will certainly benefit, though the scale may differ.” On whether China came up in his talks with EAM Jaishankar, Rabuka said, “We thought it was bad manners to talk about somebody who is not in the building.”We spoke about our own cooperation, and we’re very fortunate to have such a great power and economy talking to us.” Jaishankar on Thursday launched the ‘Solarization of Residences of Pacific Heads of State Project’ in the presence of Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere in Suva.