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As Fiji and the Republic of Korea mark 55 years of diplomatic relations, both nations aim to expand cooperation across key development sectors, to deliver tangible benefits with impacts that resonate with our interests and priorities.
Looking ahead, the two nations affirmed their commitment to expanding collaboration in energy and fuel security, trade, infrastructure, climate resilience, health, education, fisheries, forestry and agriculture.
These shared priorities were highlighted during a courtesy call by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Fiji, H.E. Mr Kwon Young-Seup, to the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Ambassador Solo Mara, at the Ministry’s headquarters on 5 November 2026.
Ambassador Mara conveyed Fiji’s appreciation for Korea’s longstanding development assistance, supported through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and acknowledged the 14 KOICA-supported projects in Fiji, valued at US$77.74 million, covering climate adaptation, health, education, agriculture and other key sectors.
Fiji is also acknowledged the National Rehabilitation Centre and Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Tamavua, and the US$10 million state-of-the-art Medical Simulation Centre at Fiji National University’s Pasifika Campus in Suva.
These investments reflect the importance of development cooperation that responds to the needs of ordinary Fijians while strengthening essential services and building national capacity.
Discussions also explored opportunities to strengthen Fiji’s long-term fuel security through engagement with Korean fuel companies for stock piling, fuel storage and establishment of energy infrastructure. The meeting also centered alongside prospects for increased trade and investment, including a proposed Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with Korean agencies supporting small and medium enterprises and start-ups.
On climate cooperation, Fiji welcomed Korea’s US$300 million commitment to the Green Climate Fund, while seeking support to accelerate Pacific countries’ access to climate financing and technical assistance through our Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF).
On the regional sphere, Korea expressed gratitude for being entrusted strategic partner; and both nations are looking forward to the Korea-PIFS meeting that will be hosted in Seoul in the first half of next year, which will provide platforms for advancing shared bilateral and regional priorities.
Fiji has called on Korea’s support for amplifying the Ocean and Climate nexus at the upcoming COP31, in recognition of our nation as a large ocean state; and with priorities enshrined in our Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration.
Ambassador Young-Seup conveyed the Republic of Korea’s request and support for the reopening of our Embassy in Seoul.
