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Fiji and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, climate resilience, ocean governance, renewable energy, and sustainable development, with a renewed focus on delivering tangible benefits for the people of Fiji and the Pacific.
The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy call by EU Ambassador to the Pacific, H.E. Barbara Plinkert, on the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Ambassador Solo Mara.
Discussions covered climate action, ocean governance, trade, renewable energy, and democratic governance. Ambassador Mara acknowledged the EU’s longstanding support for Fiji’s development priorities and democratic institutions, while the EU indicated its willingness to deploy an Electoral Expert Mission, subject to the approval of the Fiji Elections Office.
The EU also provided an update on its upcoming 2028-2034 budget cycle, noting that future international partnership funding priorities will be shaped through ongoing negotiations. Current EU-supported initiatives in Fiji include climate change budget support and investments in renewable energy projects under the Global Gateway Strategy.
Both sides discussed opportunities for technical assistance and capacity building to support implementation of the BBNJ Agreement and underscored the importance of the climate-ocean nexus, consistent with outcomes from the recent Pre-COP meeting in Nadi.
Trade and economic cooperation also featured prominently, with both sides exploring ways to maximise opportunities under the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement and the Samoa Agreement. The imminent reopening of Fiji’s Embassy in Brussels was welcomed as a significant step towards deepening diplomatic engagement, advancing trade interests, and expanding market access for Fijian exports.
Other issues discussed included preparations for the Third Fiji-EU Partnership Dialogue, Schengen visa arrangements for Fijian nationals, UN General Assembly matters, trade committee meetings, and the EU-Pacific Business Forum.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the Fiji-EU partnership through closer diplomatic engagement, stronger economic cooperation, and practical initiatives that deliver lasting benefits for Fiji and the wider Pacific region.
