German Embassy opens in Suva

Demonstrating its strengthened ties, the Government of Germany inaugurated its new embassy in Suva also marking its 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Fiji, established on August 1st, 1973.

Prime Minister Rabuka was joined by the Special Envoy for Germany to the Pacific Island States, Ambassador Beate Grzeski and the German Ambassador to Fiji Andreas Prothmann for the official opening at Lot 14, Banuve Street, Nasese on Saturday.

Mr Rabuka said it was a historic moment to have one of the greatest powers set up a diplomatic mission here in Fiji.

He said the new embassy would boost opportunities to expand cooperation in crucial areas of development such as the economy; trade and investment; climate change; science and engineering.

Mr Rabuka acknowledged Germany’s crucial leadership role in the European Union (EU) and their ongoing support for Fiji through initiatives that improve the livelihood of the citizens of Fiji.

Currently there are three German diplomats with four local staff employed at the embassy with the potential to employ more local staff.

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