Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama received a donation of $87,578 from the Fijian community in Honiara towards the Prime Minister’s National Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Fund.

Mr Bainimarama thanked the diaspora community for their assistance in helping affected Fijians rebuild from the devastation caused by the cyclone.

“The Fijian family stretches far beyond the shores of our islands, and in our hour of need we are very appreciative to see the Fijian community in Honiara come forward with this donation. No matter the physical distances that separate us, we as Fijians share a common bond of nationhood that keeps our connections strong, and we have seen that today through this generous donation,” he said.

Prime Minister Bainimarama also received a donation of $156,580 from Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare towards Cyclone Winston victims.

Prime Minister Bainimarama thanked the people and Government of the Solomon Islands for their donation and emphasised the importance of regional cooperation in rebuilding from natural disasters.

“All pacific island states are vulnerable to the disastrous effects of rising sea levels and climate change.

“This year, we in Fiji took a heavy blow, but regardless of where these storms make landfall, every Pacific nation needs to support each other in times of crisis.

“This generous assistance from the Solomon Islands is greatly appreciated by me and the Fijian people and will not be forgotten,” he said.

Prime Minister Sogovare said it was in everyone’s interest to ensure that Fiji was supported in their time of need.

Prime Minister Bainimarama is currently in Honiara attending the Pacific Islands Develop Forum Leadership Summit and the Melanesian Spearhead Group Special Leadership Retreat.

Source: DEPTFO News

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