Ministry Conveys Best Wishes to New Fijian Ambassadors for Indonesia and UAE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Team conveyed their best wishes to Ambassador Amena Yauvoli as he recently took up his new diplomatic posting as the Head of Fiji’s Mission in Indonesia and Ambassador Naipote Tako Katonitabua as the new Head of Fiji’s Mission in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Before their departure to Jakarta and Abu Dhabi, both the Ambassadors met with the MFA Team and they had the opportunity to briefly share their plans on advancing Fiji’s interests through the Fiji Missions in Indonesia and UAE.

On behalf of Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister and Acting Permanent Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yogesh Karan congratulated Ambassador Yauvoli and Ambassador Katonitabua on their new diplomatic role and conveyed the Fijian Government’s best wishes as they headed for their respective Missions in Indonesia and UAE.

Elaborating on the important role of Fiji Missions, PS Karan said the two Head of Missions have a crucial role in advancing Fiji’s interests abroad at this time of great need and challenge.

PS Karan said Ambassador Yauvoli and Ambassador Katonitabua have vast experience and great leadership capabilities which will guide the work of the Fiji Missions in Indonesia and UAE to progressively maximise returns on investment for Fiji and the region.

He said Fiji Missions operations are strategically re-aligned with the Fijian Government’s priorities and Fiji’s development needs and “results oriented” deliverables are at the core of the bilateral and multilateral engagements pursued by the Fiji Missions.

In reaffirming their commitment to the role, Ambassador Yauvoli and Ambassador Katonitabua thanked Prime Minister Bainimarama for having confidence in their abilities to lead the Fiji Missions in Indonesia and UAE.

Both Ambassadors said that they are proud to represent Fiji and they will work to the best of their abilities to further the areas of cooperation and enhance Fiji’s visibility.

They also conveyed their appreciation to the MFA team for assisting them in the preparation phase. The two Ambassadors had the opportunity to meet the senior officials of Government and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) whilst preparing for their new role at the two Fijian Missions.

(Pic 2) Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister and Acting Permanent Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yogesh with the Fiji’s new Head of Mission to United Arab Emirates Ambassador Naipote Tako Katonitabua