Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation observed Fijian troops training as part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the ADF’s largest multinational military exercise.
Established in 1964 by the Government of India, the ITEC programme is a key pillar of India’s development partnership with over 160 countries across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.
PM Rabuka noted that Australia remains Fiji’s largest visitor market, contributing to Fiji surpassing one million tourist arrivals in 2024—45% of whom came from Australia.
Prof. Biman Prasad emphasised that this gap is not just a matter of gender disparity, but a critical issue of governance that calls for “a united and sustained effort from all of us.”
Dr Zelinda Sherlock made history last year as the first woman of non-European heritage elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart in the Council’s 150-year history.
The FNU Choir’s performance of Bollywood classics like Yeh Dosti captivated the audience, delivering a heartfelt message of multicultural unity beyond mere entertainment.
The deputy prime minister also used the occasion to highlight the strength of Fiji–India relations, noting the deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
“The United States is an important trade partner for Fiji, accounting for around 10 per cent of total trade and over 30 per cent of remittance inflows”
The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.
