Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced that he met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday. In a statement, Rabuka described their meeting as brief and emphasized the strong bilateral relations between their two countries. He noted that Fiji and New Zealand are traditional partners committed to collaborating on issues affecting their citizens and the broader Pacific region. Rabuka expressed his enthusiasm for officiating at the Fiji Day celebrations organized by the Fijian diaspora in New Zealand today. He remarked that this event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with Fijians who now consider New Zealand their second home, as they celebrate Fiji’s 54th year of independence along with its rich cultural heritage and traditions.