Fiji To Have New Embassy In Israel
“With the opening of borders and return to normal activity around the globe, there is a need to comprehensively expand Fiji’s global presence,” Mr Rabuka said.
Thursday 22 June 2023 | 17:50
Cabinet has endorsed the establishment of a new Fiji Embassy in Israel as a commitment by the People’s Coalition Government.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced this as part of decisions made at the cabinet meeting on June 20.
Cabinet agreed that the re-opening of embassies in Kuala Lumpur, Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea and Washington, and the establishment of a new embassy in Israel would be considered in the 2023 – 2024 National Budget.
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Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, a total of five missions (Washington DC, Seoul, Port Moresby, Brussels and Kuala Lumpur) were closed as part of government’s 2020-2021 budgetary response.
Mr Rabuka said Fiji’s engagement with these countries were undertaken by other missions on accreditation arrangements.
“With the opening of borders and return to normal activity around the globe, there is a need to comprehensively expand Fiji’s global presence,” Mr Rabuka said.
“In addition, Fiji has maintained amicable relations with the State of Israel, through bilateral cooperation on peace and security, and areas such as agriculture.
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