Prof. Prasad thanked Australia for its budget support in recent years and outlined Fiji’s National Development Plan, which prioritises investments in water, sewerage, health, and critical infrastructure.

PM Rabuka praised the outcome of his talks with PM Modi, saying his delegation was “very impressed beyond expectations” with the agreements.

Kamikamica reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on religiously motivated attacks, assuring that “any assault on faith will not be tolerated” and pledging support for dialogue, peace, and reconciliation.

Prof. Biman Prasad pointed to Fiji’s strong economic recovery, with 4% growth in 2024, $5.8 billion in investments, and rising investor confidence.

Addressing faculty, students, and Fijian scholars, Prasad praised the University’s Oceania Institute as “a key platform for regional engagement, bringing together nearly 200 staff and research students, and partnering with over 60 organisations across the Pacific.”

Prof. Prasad, a prominent figure in Fijian politics and academia, will address the changing geopolitics influencing Fiji’s development and the implications for education, health, food security, aid, and governance.

Tuvalu, Palau and the Marshall Islands remain the only Pacific nations that maintain formal ties with Taiwan

Prime Minister honoured the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all Australians who fought and those who never returned.

Speaking from Suva during the Pacific Island Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wong described the Pacific as standing "at a pivotal juncture."

“It is a privilege to be joining Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers in Suva, to come together to make decisions for our region”