Australia appoints Peter Roberts as High Commissioner to Fiji

Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, yesterday announced the appointment of Peter Roberts (pictured) as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Fiji.

Australia and Fiji share a strong and enduring relationship, rooted in mutual trust and respect, with the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership serving as a guiding framework for collaboration.

Ms Wong emphasised the shared interests between the two nations in promoting peace, prosperity, and resilience in the region.

“We have shared priorities and values: strengthening our economies; acting on climate change and protecting the environment; deepening connections between our people; and enhancing our defence and security cooperation,” Ms Wong said in her announcement.

Mr Roberts, a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, currently serves as Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

His extensive diplomatic experience includes serving as Australia’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste, as well as postings in Australia’s diplomatic missions in Samoa and Japan.

Ms Wong also took the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of outgoing High Commissioner Ewen McDonald, who has served in Fiji since 2023.

“I thank outgoing High Commissioner Ewen McDonald for his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Fiji,” she said.

Mr McDonald has been appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, replacing Mr John Feakes.

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