"Your achievement is a true inspiration and a powerful reminder of the limitless possibilities when we break barriers and aim for the stars,” said DPM Biman Prasad.
This new resource centre aims to foster a knowledge exchange between India and Fiji, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to enhancing educational and cultural connections through his 12-Point Action Plan outlined at the recent FIPIC Summit.
Bainimarama was jailed in May alongside former police chief Sitiveni Qiliho after being convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice in a police investigation linked to the University of the South Pacific.
China understands national interest as being advanced by favourable outcomes, by reducing the possibility of unfavourable outcomes — and by reducing the space for disagreement or dissent.
The discussion was chaired by the University of the South Pacific’s associate professor in Pacific journalism, Dr Shailendra Singh, a member of the editorial board of the National Security Defence Review (NSDR).
Depreciation of the kina, while painful for urban residents, helps rural producers earn more for their coffee exports and helps make their vegetable sales more competitive against imports.
"The academy will provide mentorship and foster collaboration between peers regionally and globally, creating opportunities for career development for our young people."
The visit of Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica is part of the Fijian Government’s broader strategy to strengthen international partnerships and promote Fiji as a dynamic hub for trade and investment within the Pacific region.
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.