Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.
For Fiji National University (FNU), Open Day 2025 transcends a mere calendar event; it represents a celebration of education, culture, job opportunities, and community involvement.
“We see ourselves not merely as a host, but a solid partner to the UN — investing in a regional hub to bridge Pacific nations, the UN system and the broader development system.”
Alongside Miss Hibiscus 2025 Rhyelle Aisea (Miss National Fire Authority), Miss Unique Rubber Stamps Temalesi Tuiwalese was named first runner-up, and Miss Leleuvia Resort Tiare Colavoli took second runner-up.
Albanese held one-on-one talks with Starmer, praising the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement that came into force in May 2023 and noting rising exports, particularly in food and agriculture.
Established by Parliament in December 2024, the FTRC is tasked with facilitating open, safe and inclusive truth-telling around Fiji’s coup years of 1987, 2000 and 2006.
First introduced by Rabuka at UNGA78 in 2023, the Ocean of Peace initiative seeks to strengthen regional unity and encourage international partners to collaborate in resolving issues peacefully through the Pacific Way.
Prof. Prasad added that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed strong support for the vision when he met with Fiji’s Prime Minister in Delhi.
PM Albanese has highlighted the close friendships formed during his Pacific engagements, rejecting suggestions of tension over Australia’s climate policies.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
