The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its appreciation to the New Zealand Government for the effective coordination of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit. This statement comes after some media members engaged in racist commentary regarding two New Zealanders who comprised the Prime Minister’s security detail.
Fiji’s High Commission in New Zealand clarified that these individuals were part of a larger team reflecting the diverse makeup of New Zealand society. The commission acknowledged their professionalism, transparency, and meticulousness in fulfilling their roles.
It was emphasized that all members of the security detail provided for the Prime Minister were arranged by the New Zealand Government. The visit was ultimately successful and went smoothly, despite some changes to the planned schedule.