Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is set to engage with US lawmakers and distinguished guests during the upcoming national presidential prayer breakfast in Washington, D.C. on February 6. This annual gathering, organized by the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation alongside the US Congress, focuses on promoting discussions centered around faith and good governance, uniting lawmakers, international figures, and business leaders.
Rabuka has been officially invited to deliver the opening prayer at the event, a role he is eagerly anticipating. Beyond the prayer breakfast, he will partake in several high-profile bilateral meetings, including a significant discussion with Congressman Ed Case, Chair of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus. This meeting will address enhancing the relationship between the United States, Fiji, and other nations within the Pacific Islands region.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister plans to engage with the Fijian community in Washington and California, sharing updates regarding the nation’s developments over the last two years since the Coalition Government assumed office.
The national presidential prayer breakfast, known for its long-standing bipartisan tradition since its inception in 1953, has attracted various US presidents and many influential figures in religion and business over the years.
During Rabuka’s absence, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, will take on the role of acting Prime Minister, ensuring continuity in leadership.
This visit represents both an opportunity for Fiji to strengthen its ties with the US and for Rabuka to highlight the progress made under his administration. It also emphasizes the importance of international collaboration in addressing pressing global issues.
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