Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka recently met with his New Zealand counterpart, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a statement, Rabuka described the meeting as brief but emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the two nations. He noted that Fiji and New Zealand are traditional partners and expressed commitment to collaborating on issues affecting their populations and the broader Pacific region. Rabuka mentioned his anticipation for officiating at the Fiji Day celebrations organized by the Fijian diaspora in New Zealand, highlighting it as a valuable opportunity to engage with Fijians who now consider New Zealand their second home, while also celebrating Fiji’s 54th year of independence and its rich cultural heritage.