The three-day official visit (24–26 August 2025) of Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to India marked a significant milestone in India–Fiji bilateral relations. Hosted by Indian leadership, the visit yielded a host of MoUs, agreements, and forward-looking announcements spanning healthcare, infrastructure, standards, mobility, capacity building, and cultural cooperation. These developments underscore the deepening “Veilomani Dosti” (affectionate friendship) between the two countries.
Major Bilateral Documents Signed
India and Fiji entered several important agreements designed to strengthen cooperation across sectors,
- Super‑Specialty Hospital Project – A MoU was signed for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of a super‑specialty hospital in Fiji, highlighting India’s commitment to Pacific healthcare infrastructure.
- Janaushadhi Medicines Supply – An agreement between HLL Lifecare Limited and Fiji’s Ministry of Health was signed to supply affordable medicines under India’s Janaushadhi Scheme.
- Standardization Partnership – The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Fiji’s Department of National Measurement and Standards (DNTMS) signed a MoU to cooperate on quality and technical norms.
- Digital Skilling MoU – India’s NIELIT partnered with Pacific POLYTECH to strengthen human capacity through skilling and upskilling.
- Quick Impact Project (QIP) – India offered grant assistance to support fast-track development projects in Fiji under the QIP initiative.
- Migration & Mobility Pact – A declaration of intent was signed to facilitate better migration and workforce mobility between the two nations.
- Diplomatic Infrastructure – Fiji formally handed over the lease deed for the Indian Chancery building in Suva, reinforcing bilateral diplomatic infrastructure.
- Joint Statement Issued – A formal statement emphasized a strengthened partnership under the ethos of Veilomani Dosti.
Key Announcements and Cooperation Initiatives
- Fiji’s Parliamentary and Chiefs Delegation will visit India in 2026 to deepen parliamentary and traditional ties.
- An Indian Naval Ship will visit Fiji later in 2025, reflecting growing maritime and defence cooperation.
- A new Defence Attaché post will be created in India’s High Commission in Fiji.
- India will gift ambulances to the Royal Fiji Military Forces.
- A Cyber Security Training Cell will be established in Fiji with Indian support.
- Fiji joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), aligning with India’s strategic vision for the region.
- MoUs were signed between CII and FCEF, and NABARD and Fiji Development Bank to boost economic and financial collaboration.
- India will send a Hindi-cum-Sanskrit teacher to the University of Fiji, supporting cultural education.
- Mobile soil testing labs and agricultural drones will be supplied to boost Fiji’s sugar industry.
- A cohort of Fijian Pundits will receive religious and cultural training in India.
- The 2nd Jaipur Foot Camp will provide prosthetic limbs and mobility assistance in Fiji.
- Fijians will have access to specialized medical care in India under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative.
- A cricket coach from India will train players under Cricket Fiji.
- A technical ITEC expert will support the Fiji Sugar Corporation, along with targeted training for its staff.
- Indian ghee products will now be officially exported to the Fijian market, opening new trade pathways.