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13/12/2023
Prime Minister Rabuka Meets the Māori King
14/12/2023Published On: 13/12/2023
Fiji will host two high-level guests this week, as it looks to build a new chapter in the advancement of diplomatic relations and cooperation with New Zealand.
New Zealand’s recently appointed Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Winston Peters will be in Suva on 15 and 16 December to meet with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, and to visit a New Zealand development programme activity.
The Deputy Prime Minister’s highly anticipated visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance Fiji–New Zealand cooperation, as underpinned by the Duavata Partnership and outlined by our shared commitment to addressing common goals in climate change, economic resilience, and regional security and solidarity.
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister Peters will be an opportunity to further strengthen and explore this partnership based on the national needs and priorities of the two nations; including in vital areas of development such as health, education and initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of communities in Fiji.
Separately, the Māori King, Te Arikinui Tūheitia Paki, is also undertaking travel to Fiji, and is expected to meet the President, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, as well as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
This will be the Māori King’s first official visit here.
New Zealand’s recently appointed Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Winston Peters will be in Suva on 15 and 16 December to meet with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, and to visit a New Zealand development programme activity.
The Deputy Prime Minister’s highly anticipated visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance Fiji–New Zealand cooperation, as underpinned by the Duavata Partnership and outlined by our shared commitment to addressing common goals in climate change, economic resilience, and regional security and solidarity.
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister Peters will be an opportunity to further strengthen and explore this partnership based on the national needs and priorities of the two nations; including in vital areas of development such as health, education and initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of communities in Fiji.
Separately, the Māori King, Te Arikinui Tūheitia Paki, is also undertaking travel to Fiji, and is expected to meet the President, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, as well as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
This will be the Māori King’s first official visit here.
