Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced that he met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday. In his statement, Rabuka described their discussion as brief but emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the two nations. He noted that Fiji and New Zealand are longstanding partners committed to collaborating on issues that affect their citizens and the broader Pacific region. Rabuka also expressed his enthusiasm for officiating at the Fiji Day celebrations organized by the Fijian community in New Zealand today. He remarked that this event would provide a valuable opportunity to connect with Fijians who have made New Zealand their second home as they celebrate Fiji’s 54th year of independence and honor their rich culture and traditions.