Fiji Participates as Observer at Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT-P) Meetings in New Zealand
22/07/2026
Fiji Delegation Meets with Investors at Pacific Trade Investment Office in Auckland, New Zealand
22/07/2026Published On: 22/07/2026
Auckland, New Zealand – 16 July 2026 – Honourable Sakiasi Ditoka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, held a bilateral meeting with the Honourable Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, on the margins of the second Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT-P) Ministerial Meeting in Auckland.
The engagement reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Fiji and New Zealand and highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to advancing economic cooperation, strengthening trade and investment links, and building a more resilient Pacific economy.
Fiji participated in the FIT-P Ministerial Meeting as an observer country, providing an important opportunity to engage with regional and global partners on emerging trade and investment priorities. Fiji’s participation reflects its continued efforts to ensure that Pacific perspectives are represented in discussions shaping the future of international economic cooperation.
Minister Ditoka was accompanied by Fiji’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, and the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Dr. Raijeli Taga.
Discussions between the two Ministers focused on opportunities to further strengthen Fiji–New Zealand economic relations, including expanding bilateral trade, improving market access for businesses, enhancing investment cooperation, and strengthening supply chain resilience across the Pacific.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ambitious goal of achieving NZD $2 billion in annual two-way trade by 2030, supported by the Duavata Partnership signed between Fiji and New Zealand.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening supply chain security, which is critical in ensuring that businesses and communities can continue to access essential goods, services, and markets despite global disruptions.
The two Ministers recognised the important role of the private sector in driving economic growth and agreed on the need to continue creating an enabling environment for businesses, exporters, and investors to benefit from greater economic cooperation.
New Zealand welcomed Fiji’s participation in the FIT-P Ministerial Meeting and acknowledged Fiji’s constructive role in advancing Pacific economic cooperation and ensuring that regional priorities remain part of wider global trade and investment discussions.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular engagement and progress technical discussions to advance shared priorities, including improving trade facilitation, identifying new areas for economic cooperation, and supporting stronger private sector linkages.
The bilateral meeting underscores the continued momentum of the Fiji–New Zealand relationship and the commitment of both countries to working together towards a more connected, resilient, and prosperous Pacific region.
