India’s Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, has arrived in Fiji on his first official visit to the Pacific nation, after concluding key government engagements in New Zealand.
“Glad to arrive in Nadi on my first official visit to Fiji,” Margherita posted, expressing his enthusiasm and the significance of the visit.
A major highlight of his visit is participation in the Girmit Day celebration in Labasa, where he will serve as Guest of Honour. The event commemorates the arrival of Indian indentured labourers in Fiji and honours their enduring contribution to the country’s cultural and social fabric.
On the sidelines of the celebrations, Minister Margherita met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Prof. Biman Prasad. Their discussions covered a wide range of issues focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, development partnerships, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth.
“Discussed the whole gamut of India-Fiji bilateral cooperation across key sectors,” Margherita said following the meeting.
The Fijian Coalition Government, through Deputy PM Prasad, reiterated its commitment to strong international partnerships that deliver real benefits for the Fijian people.
Representing the Government of India, Margherita’s visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties in the Indo-Pacific, particularly through people-to-people connections with the Indian diaspora in Fiji.
The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly backed the visit, seeing it as a boost to India’s Act East and Indo-Pacific engagement strategies.
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