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In a pull-aside meeting today, Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand’s Minister for Defence Hon. Judith Collins engaged in discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
Discussions during the meeting also focused on ongoing and future projects that will benefit both countries.
The meeting was held on the margins of the 61st session of the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
PM Rabuka and Minister Collins also talked about the idea of encouraging able-bodied Fijians to travel to New Zealand for employment opportunities, allowing them to work, earn, and send remittances back home to support their families and contribute to Fiji’s economy.
Prime Minister Rabuka reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand, emphasising the importance of shared development goals and mutual prosperity.
Both sides also touched on the strong defense and security cooperation between Fiji and New Zealand, an important sector which continues to play a vital role in regional stability.
They both agreed to maintain open dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of both nations and the wider Pacific region.
Minister Collins is also the Attorney-General, and Minister for Digitising Government and Public Service, and Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS, and Space.
