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India–Fiji Strategic Partnership
Context:
Prime Minister of Fiji, SitiveniRabuka, paid his first official visit to India where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation in defence, healthcare, climate action, and the Indo-Pacific region.
Historical and Cultural Ties
- Over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers (Girmitiyas) migrated to Fiji between 1879 and 1916, shaping its multicultural society.
- The 12th World Hindi Conference (2023, Nadi, Fiji) and the celebration of Girmit Day (2025) highlighted cultural bonding.
- India deputed a Hindi–Sanskrit teacher to the University of Fiji and supported participation of Fijian Pundits in the International Geeta Mahotsav (IGM 2025).
Strategic and Defence Cooperation
- MoU on Defence Cooperation signed in 2017, reaffirmed in 2025.
- Areas of cooperation: UN Peacekeeping, Military Medicine, White Shipping Information Exchange, Cyber Security, and Maritime Security.
- India to establish a Defence Wing in its High Commission (Suva) and gifted two ambulances to Fiji Military Forces.
- Planned Indian Naval Ship port call to Fiji.
Climate and Sustainable Development
- Fiji is a member of ISA, CDRI, and GBA.
- ISA STAR Centre to be set up at Fiji National University.
- Tubalevu Village Groundwater Project announced as Fiji’s first Quick Impact Project under India’s Pacific engagement.
- Both nations reaffirmed support for the Blue Pacific 2050 Strategy and India’s Mission LiFE.
Health and Education Cooperation
- MoU signed for a 100-bedded Super-Specialty Hospital in Suva, largest Indian aid project in the Pacific.
- Collaboration under e-Sanjeevani telemedicine, establishment of Jan AushadhiKendras, and supply of medicines by HLL Lifecare Ltd.
- MoU on Recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia (2025) to enhance pharmaceutical cooperation.
Economic, Agriculture, and Connectivity
- Fiji granted market access to Indian ghee.
- India gifted 12 agricultural drones and 2 mobile soil testing laboratories to Fiji.
- MoU between NABARD and Fiji Development Bank for agricultural financing.
- India supports Fiji’s sugar sector with training programmes and technical experts.
Multilateral and Regional Engagements
- Fiji supports India’s bid for UNSC permanent membership and candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat (2028–29).
- Collaboration within FIPIC (Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation) and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
- Fiji to join Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and supports the concept of “Ocean of Peace.”
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