Banga's visit to Australia is part of a broader tour that alos took him to Fiji and Tuvalu, making it the first visit to Fiji by a World Bank president in 50 years and the first-ever visit to Tuvalu.
This year Miss Universe Fiji has partnered with The Pearl Resort & Spa as the official host for the finals set to take place on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Modi highlighted that the proposed Compact would be informed by India's own development journey and designed to support balanced, sustainable growth in partner countries.
The most interesting development from this year’s FEMM, though, was the endorsement by the new Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa of the ambition to free up the movement of people within the region.
“From Japan, England, France, and the USA, I have now made my way to India. India and Fiji share a close bond, and it gives me great pride as a Fijian to help elevate rugby in India to the next level.”
“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”
