Ambassador Tarakinikini Presents His Credentials To The UN Secretary General

Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Filipo Tarakinikini presented his creden­tials to the United Nations Secretary Gen­eral (UNSG) António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York.

In presenting his credentials to the UNSG, Ambassador Tarakinikini conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Re­public of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Ka­tonivere and the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

UNSG Guterres congratulated Ambassador Tarakinikini on his appointment and also expressed his sincere appreciation for Fiji’s continued commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations (UN).

He welcomed Ambassador Tarakinikini to the UN family and recognised his extensive service in the UN.

At the same time, UNSG reaffirmed the UN’s continued support to Fiji’s Permanent Mission in New York.

Recalling his visit to Fiji, the UNSG high­lighted Fiji’s adaptation to climate change impacts and sustainability, relocation due to sea level rise, oceans, and peacekeeping; agendas he and Fiji both shared.

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