Suva: India and Fiji held discussions to strengthen cooperation in digital and multimedia communications, climate initiatives, waste management, training, and capacity building. High Commissioner Suneet Mehta met Fiji’s Minister for Information, Environment & Climate Change Lynda Tabuya in March, highlighting productive collaboration.

Mr Mehta also met Fiji Development Bank CEO Mr. Filimone Waqabaca to explore opportunities for development finance, investment, and sustainable economic growth. Earlier, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Fiji’s Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel to discuss bilateral priorities, including digital infrastructure cooperation.

The bilateral relationship, based on mutual respect, cooperation, and strong cultural ties, received a boost after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in 2014 and continues to evolve with sustained support for nation-building and capacity development initiatives.