Ministry clarifies recent engagements of the Fiji embassy in the UAE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) refutes recent social media claims concerning Fiji’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

At no time have the Embassy’s core diplomatic responsibilities been compromised. The Embassy provided full support to the recent official visit to the UAE by the Fiji delegation led by the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, from 1–9 November 2025.

-The Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of accountability in all diplomatic engagements. It has full confidence in our diplomats to perform their duties with distinction and to safeguard Fiji’s reputation on the global stage.
-The Ministry strongly urges social media users to act responsibly and refrain from spreading misinformation that undermines Fiji’s foreign service, diminishes the critical role of Fijian diplomats, and exposes them to unjust victimisation online.
-Furthermore, the Ministry reserves the right to refer this matter to the Online Safety Commission and to take appropriate action against individuals or groups responsible for disseminating false information or inciting harassment of our hardworking officers.