New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister’s Visit To Reconnect, And Strengthen Ties

New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts.

Thursday 20 April 2023 | 20:30

Staff Writer

Second from left: Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs Manoa Kamikamica, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand High commissioner to Fiji Charlotte Darlow, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka at the NZ High Commissioner’s Residence on April 18, 2023. Photos: Fiji Government

New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts.

Fiji and New Zealand have a shared history and a common future, based on the principles of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation.

This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Tourism and Co-operatives and Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, at the welcome reception cocktail for the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister, in Suva on Tuesday evening.