President Droupadi Murmu expressed India’s commitment to working with Fiji to build a strong, resilient and prosperous nation. She stressed that India and Fiji must work together to harness the full potential of this partnership for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries.
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President Murmu talked about commitments on Partnership
Addressing the leaders of the Fijian Parliament, President Murmu said, “As India emerges strong on the global stage, we stand ready to work with Fiji based on your priorities to build a stronger, more resilient and prosperous nation. Let us together harness the full potential of our partnership for the mutual benefit of the people of our two beloved countries”. President Murmu said cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including healthcare, manufacturing, research and renewable energy, continued to grow. She noted that India and Fiji had close ties.
Highlighting the bilateral relationship, “Our cooperation in agriculture, capacity building, climate change, clean energy, digital partnership, education, health, manufacturing, research, renewable energy and the SME sector continues to strengthen.Despite the geographical distance that separates us, we have always maintained close ties. It is no surprise that in times of crisis, we have been the first responders later she added. I am pleased to note that the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by India in 2021 under the Maitri initiative have played a significant role in the success of Fiji’s national immunization programme,” President Murmu added.
President spoke about the growth of Fiji.
She was pleased to see the growth in high-level engagements and people-centric activities between the two countries. She expressed confidence that the recently announced projects, including the highly specialized cardiac hospital to be set up in Suva, will help meet the priority needs of the Fijian people.
President Murmu said: “As we celebrate 75 years of India’s diplomatic presence in Fiji, I am pleased to see a strong growth in high-level engagements, development projects and our population-centric activities. I understand that in the past 18 months there have been 15 ministerial visits by both sides. The historic meeting of our two prime ministers in May 2023 within the framework of the FIPIC-3 summit brought new energy and direction to our bilateral relations. I am confident that the recently announced projects, including the highly specialized heart hospital to be established in Suva, will help meet the priority needs of the people of Fiji and the wider Pacific region than.
President Murmu Honored By Fiji’s Highest Civilian Award
President Murmu is “honored” to be awarded the title of Companion of the Order of Fiji and described the honor as reflecting “the deep bond of friendship between the two countries”. She recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in the Fijian Parliament. President Murmu said: “In the short time I have been here, I see that the rest of the world has a lot to learn from Fiji. The Fijian way of life, deep respect for traditions and customs, an open and multicultural environment make Fiji such a special place in an increasingly conflicted world. No wonder the rest of the world is coming to Fiji.
In a post on X, the President of India expressed, “President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji conferred the Companion of the Arrange of Fiji upon President Droupadi Murmu. This can be the most noteworthy civilian grant of Fiji.
President Murmu said that this respect is a reflection of the profound ties of companionship between India and Fiji”. Expressing India’s readiness to partner with Fiji, President Murmu added that, “I am glad to note that India has been closely associated with your Democratic Journey over the last three parliamentary elections in Fiji. As a close friend and partner with rich experience of fostering democracy at the grassroots level, India stand ready to partner at all times.”
