Fiji and Canada Chart New Pathways For Economic Growth and Regional Cooperation

Fiji and Canada have renewed commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in areas that support sustainable economic growth and regional resilience.

These priorities were discussed as the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Ambassador Solo Mara, received a courtesy visit from Canada’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Her Excellency Dr Jennifer Lalonde, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Suva on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

High Commissioner Lalonde, in congratulating Ambassador Mara on his appointment, reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to working closely with Fiji to advance shared bilateral and regional interests.

Welcoming the High Commissioner, Ambassador Mara reflected on the friendship between Fiji and Canada and noted that the establishment of Canada’s resident High Commission in Suva marks an important milestone in the relationship between the two countries.

Discussions focused on opportunities to expand trade, tourism and investment, while exploring collaboration in areas such as education, sustainable development, renewable energy, ocean governance and innovation.

The discussions also highlighted the important contribution of the Fijian diaspora in Canada in strengthening people-to-people links and supporting greater economic and cultural engagement.

Ambassador Mara and High Commissioner Lalonde in welcoming the positive direction of Fiji–Canada relations agreed to maintain close dialogue to identify practical areas of cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for communities and contributes to a more resilient and prosperous Pacific.