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Fiji’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) Mr. Jackson Bernard Nato Evans was warmly welcomed at the Fiji High Commission Chancery in Port Moresby, over the weekend, as he officially assumed his new diplomatic role.
In a collaborative effort, the Fijian diaspora community in Port Moresby accorded High Commissioner Evans a full traditional ceremony of welcome.
In his remarks, High Commissioner Evans thanked the Fijian diaspora for the kind gesture and hospitality, reaffirming his commitment to further deepen bilateral relations and cooperation between Fiji and PNG. In his new posting, High Commissioner Evans will also be accredited to Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.
He extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Fijian diaspora for their continued support to the work of the Fiji High Commission, underscoring the significance of people to people and cultural ties that unites Fiji and the region as the Pacific Vuvale.
On the same note, High Commissioner Evans acknowledged the contributions of this predecessor the late Mosese Tikoitoga who passed away in December 2023; and also expressed his appreciation to the Fiji High Commission staff for their dedication and loyalty in ably representing Fiji in his absence.
The Fiji High Commission in PNG is strategically positioned to advance shared priorities on regional peace, security and prosperity as outlined in Fiji’s Foreign Policy White Paper.
The reopening of the Fiji High Commission in PNG announced in a cabinet decision in 2023, reflects the Coalition Government’s commitment to enhancing regional solidarity within the Pacific family and broadening Fiji’s bilateral relations with PNG.
High Commissioner Evans is the 9th High Commissioner of Fiji to Papua New Guinea where he is joined by his wife Madam Lynette Evans and daughter, Nicolette Evans.
33 Fijian war heroes along with Fiji’s lone Victoria Cross recipient, Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu, buried in Rabaul, East New Britain Province, strengthening Fiji’s ties with PNG even further.
Economic cooperation between the two countries continues to expand with cross investments between Fiji and PNG companies such as the Mineral Resources Development Company’s (MRDC) multi-million dollar investment in Pacific Harbour, and other financial institutions like BSP and Credit Corp.
Fiji is equally proud to be able to contribute towards the establishment of Vodafone and other businesses in Papua New Guinea. Other Fijian-based businesses such as Jacks and Prouds are trading freely in PNG and this is a good sign of free and fair trade in an open economy, stimulating economic growth and trade relations between both countries.
As the new Head of Fiji’s Mission in PNG, High Commissioner Evans is optimistic that the two nations will continue to work closely for the prosperity of both the nations and its peoples, further elevating the diplomatic relations established way back in 1975.
