Rabuka heads to PNG for ocean summit, Vosarogo acting PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will travel to Papua New Guinea today to attend the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit.

Mr Rabuka’s participation, at the invitation of the Papua New Guinea Government, reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to stronger regional cooperation on ocean governance, climate resilience and sustainable development.

The Prime Minister’s visit is fully funded by the Papua New Guinea government.

The summit will bring together Melanesian leaders, regional organisations, development partners and ocean experts to discuss advancing the Pacific’s agenda on protecting and sustainably managing the region’s ocean resources.

Mr Rabuka is expected to take part in high-level discussions on marine protection, fisheries sustainability, climate adaptation and strengthening traditional stewardship practices across the Melanesian region.

He is also expected to meet members of the Fijian diaspora in Port Moresby.

Mr Rabuka is accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu.

Meanwhile, Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo will serve as Acting Prime Minister during Mr Rabuka’s official travel.