How Fiji and India will benefit from PM Rabuka and PM Modi’s meet

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka concluded his first official visit to India in his current capacity from August 24–26, 2025, marking a milestone in India-Fiji relations.

Meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resulted in agreements and initiatives across healthcare, agriculture, defence, trade, education, and climate resilience.

Key benefits for Fiji:

• Healthcare:
• • 100-bed super specialty hospital in Suva.
  • Dialysis units and sea ambulances to be provided.
  • Jan Aushadhi Kendras for affordable medicines.
  • ‘Jaipur Foot’ camp and specialized care for up to 10 Fijians under ‘Heal in India’.
  • Telemedicine collaboration via e-Sanjeevani to enhance remote healthcare.
• Agriculture & Food Security:
• • 5MT of cowpea seeds already sent from India.
  • 12 agricultural drones and 2 mobile soil testing labs to boost productivity.
  • Training and technical assistance for Fiji Sugar Corporation.
• Trade & Economy:
• • Expanded sectoral cooperation in SMEs, agro-processing, and cooperatives.
  • Market access for Indian ghee.
  • MoUs between Fiji Development Bank and NABARD, and CII and Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation to strengthen commerce and finance.
• Defence & Security:
• • Maritime security collaboration, including cyber security and military medicine.
  • India to gift two ambulances to Fiji Military Forces.
  • Defence Wing to be established in Indian High Commission, Suva.
• Education, Culture & People-to-People Links:
• • Hindi and Sanskrit teachers to be sent to University of Fiji.
  • Fijian Pandits to participate in India’s International Geeta Mahotsav.
  • Parliamentary and Great Council of Chiefs delegations visit to India planned for 2026.
• Sports:
• • Indian coach to support Fiji cricket teams.
  • Continued collaboration in rugby to develop youth talent.
• Climate & Sustainable Development:
• • Support for solar energy deployment and disaster resilience projects.
  • Technical assistance in biofuels, renewable energy, and capacity building.
• Regional & Global Cooperation:
• • Commitment to a free, secure, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
  • Fiji supports India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council membership.
  • Joint efforts to strengthen South-South cooperation and global representation.

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Fiji Government

Prime Ministers Modi and Rabuka described the strengthened partnership as rooted in Veilomani Dosti—a spirit of trust, friendship, and collaboration.

From healthcare to climate action, this visit sets the stage for a broad-based, forward-looking India-Fiji partnership that benefits both nations and the wider Pacific region.