Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with leaders of several Pacific Island countries, including with his Fijian counterpart and Palau’s president, as part of India’s efforts to boost ties with these nations.
Modi arrived here on Sunday on his maiden visit to Papua New Guinea to host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific Island countries to boost bilateral ties.
On the sidelines of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit, he held bilateral meetings and interactions. During Modi’s meeting with Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka, the two leaders reviewed the close and multifaceted bilateral partnership.
“Delighted to meet PM @slrabuka of Fiji. We had a great conversation on various topics. The relations between India and Fiji have stood the test of time. We look forward to working together to further cement it in the coming years,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
“Furthering a relationship anchored in deep historical bonds. PM@narendramodi met PM @slrabuka of Fiji on the sidelines of the FIPIC III Summit. Leaders reviewed the close and multifaceted bilateral partnership. Expressed satisfaction at the progress in key sectors. Also exchanged views on regional and global issues of common interest,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted.
