Prime Minister Rabuka and Solomon Islands Counterpart discuss potential areas to strengthen bilateral relations and regional cooperation

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Jeremiah Manele on the margins of the TROIKA Leaders Meeting in Nadi yesterday.

The meeting highlighted the strong and enduring ties between Fiji and Solomon Islands, reaffirming the two nations’ shared commitment to advancing regional unity and collaboration.

During the meeting, PM Rabuka warmly welcomed his Melanesian counterpart to Fiji, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet and discuss key areas of mutual interest.

Fiji and Solomon Islands have a long history of close relations founded on mutual respect and trust.

Further, the meeting addressed key regional issues focused on strengthening our bilateral cooperation, with both leaders agreeing on the importance of a united Pacific in the face of increasing geopolitical interests in the region.

In closing, both leaders reaffirmed their commitments to work closely together across various sectors that will benefit both nations and its peoples.