Next week, Fiji’s Cabinet is expected to give the green light for the establishment of a Fijian Embassy in Israel, marking a significant development in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed Fiji’s commitment to this initiative during a meeting with Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sa’ar Gideon Moshe, in Munich, Germany.
Fiji and Israel have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1970, and this move reaffirms their ongoing collaboration. As part of their discussions, Minister Moshe extended an invitation for Prime Minister Rabuka to visit Israel, indicating an eagerness to further strengthen ties.
Moreover, Foreign Minister Moshe responded positively to Prime Minister Rabuka’s request for assistance in enhancing Fiji’s capabilities to combat illicit drug trafficking. He pledged support for providing patrol boats to bolster the efforts of the Fiji Navy. The last occasion Israel supplied patrol boats to Fiji was in 1987, when four Dabur class boats were delivered.
This development signifies not only a strengthening of diplomatic relations but also a focused approach toward international cooperation in addressing critical issues such as drug trafficking. Establishing the embassy is a hopeful step forward that could lead to broader collaborations in various sectors, benefiting both nations.
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