Fiji and New Zealand have taken a significant step towards enhancing regional collaboration in digital transformation, telecommunications reform, and cybersecurity following a high-profile meeting in Suva. Trade Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica and New Zealand’s Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Paul Goldsmith reached an agreement to align their national digital policies and regulatory frameworks.
Notable highlights from this partnership include the launch of Fiji’s National Digital Strategy 2025–2030 and the Cabinet’s approval of the National 5G Strategy. These foundational steps are designed to drive digital innovation in Fiji and improve connectivity across the region. Both countries also pledged to strengthen cooperation between their Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to improve cyber threat detection and response capabilities.
This collaboration is particularly timely as Fiji strengthens its cybersecurity measures in the wake of increasing digital challenges throughout the Pacific region. During previous discussions at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting, similar commitments were made, emphasizing the need for secure and trusted digital environments. Kamikamica has previously noted the critical importance of modernization and robust cybersecurity strategies for islands grappling with outdated infrastructure and rising cyber threats.
This proactive partnership signifies a hopeful trajectory not just for Fiji, but for the Pacific region as a whole, by enhancing resilience against cyber threats and promoting collaborative efforts in addressing digital infrastructure challenges. As Fiji positions itself as a leader in digital cooperation, it inspires its neighbors to adopt similar frameworks, laying the groundwork for a more secure and interconnected digital future across the Pacific.
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