Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley has arrived into the country tonight, for a weeklong State visit.
Upon arrival at the Nausori Airport, Governor-General Hurley and Her Excellency Mrs. Linda Hurley were greeted by the Prime Minister Honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and Mrs. Mary Bainimarama.
Governor-General Hurley inspected a guard of honour mounted by members of the disciplined forces.
The Government delegation on hand to welcome Governor-General Hurley included senior government officials and the Team from the Australian High Commission in Suva.
The historic State visit reinforces Fiji and Australia’s commitment to regional solidarity and it will enhance strategic cooperation in areas
of climate and oceans, disaster resilience, economic recovery, defence and security and socioeconomic development.
For the first time in the history of State visits in Fiji, the programme will include the Northern Division. A delegation led by His Excellency the President will host the Governor-General and Mrs. Hurley for an official visit to the friendly north.
Governor-General Hurley will be accorded a full traditional welcoming ceremony, tomorrow morning and upon which he will be paying a courtesy call to His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere and Prime Minister Bainimarama. The program also includes a talanoa session between Mrs. Linda Hurley and Mrs. Mary Bainimarama.
A State reception will also be held at the State House later in the evening, as part of Day 2 program.
