Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on his first state visit to India since taking office, met with India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, JP Nadda, in New Delhi as part of the party’s “Know BJP” initiative.
Nadda welcomed PM Rabuka and highlighted the historic and civilisational bonds between India and Fiji, strengthened by the Indian diaspora that makes up nearly one-third of Fiji’s population.
“Looking forward to deepening our partnership for the mutual benefit of both nations,” Nadda posted following the meeting.
Further, the discussions centred on strengthening party-to-party relations, highlighting the BJP’s ideology, organisational framework, and its role in shaping India’s development journey. Both leaders also held detailed talks on enhancing cooperation in the healthcare sector.
Vijay Chauthaiwale, In-Charge of the BJP’s Foreign Affairs Department, who was also present at the meeting, said: “Shri Nadda ji highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s organisational reach and its structured outreach to engage overseas political parties. He proposed delegation exchanges between the BJP and the People’s Alliance of Fiji.”
PM Rabuka arrived in India on Sunday morning on an official visit at the invitation of the Indian Government. He was welcomed with a ceremonial quarter guard at the airport and received by India’s Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Dr Sukanta Majumdar.
The visit underlines the enduring Fiji–India relationship, grounded in cultural ties, shared values, and mutual respect.
Today, PM Rabuka is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
During his stay, he will also deliver a keynote address at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), outlining his vision for the Pacific as an “Ocean of Peace.”
Rabuka’s programme includes high-level meetings, site visits, and exchanges across development, climate resilience, education, and people-to-people engagement — reaffirming Fiji’s commitment to strengthening ties with India as a valued regional and global partner.
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